Sarojini Naidu was the first woman governor in independent India and the second woman to become president in the Indian National Congress.
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of this freedom fighter, politician and poet, Sarojini Naidu, leaders from across the country and across all political parties are united in paying tributes to her. Naidu was the first woman governor in independent India and the second woman to become president in the Indian National Congress. Apart from being a remarkable politician, she was known for her literary skills, earning her the sobriquet “Nightangle of India”.
Work done by Naidu as part of the freedom struggle is noted in the pages of history as a commendable show of strength and bravery. She was part of the Round Table conference held in 1930 along with Mahatma Gandhi.
As we celebrate the birth anniversary of this literary and political luminary, here is a look at how leaders around the country are paying tributes to her on Twitter.
Remembering the ‘Nightingale of India’ – exceptional poet & inspirational leader Sarojini Naidu ji on her 138th birth anniversary today.
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) February 13, 2017
Tributes to the’Nightingale of India’ Sarojini Naidu ji, eminent politician,poet on her birth anniversary pic.twitter.com/JpgCAqwiBW
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) February 13, 2017
Paying tribute to the Nightingale of India Sarojini Naidu on her birth anniversary. A child prodigy, poet and a prominent freedom fighter. pic.twitter.com/2M2mrhJfrx
— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) February 13, 2017
Remembering the legendary Sarojini Naidu, the Nightingale of India. We’ll forever be indebted for her incessant fight for women’s rights. pic.twitter.com/EAkyVOVCTU
— Maneka Gandhi (@Manekagandhibjp) February 13, 2017
Birthday homage to the ‘Nightingale of India’ and first woman Governor of an Indian state, Sarojini Naidu Ji
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 13, 2017
Remembering Bharata Kokila Smt.Sarojini Naidu on her birth anniversary. A poet,renowned freedom fighter& great orator.An Inspiration to all. pic.twitter.com/jv3nA6ad9K
— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) February 13, 2017
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