Ram Dulari Sinha (8 December 1922 – 31 August 1994) was a nationalist, freedom fighter, Congressparliamentarian, Union Minister, and Governor. She was the first woman in Bihar to have master's degress and she was also the first woman from Bihar to be appointed as Governor.
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Sinha was a distinguished figure, serving as a three-time Lok Sabha member from Bihar and holding ministerial positions in various central ministries. Possessing a strong educational background, she actively participated in the freedom movement and remained dedicated to advocating for the rights of the working class even after independence. She played a leadership role in numerous labor organizations and campaigned against social issues such as the dowry system, purdah system, and untouchability.
Freedom movement and Early Political Life
She hailed from Gopalganj, Bihar, and was deeply involved in the Indian freedom movement. Sinha's name commands immense respect in Bihar, owing to her significant contributions. Her entire family was deeply engaged in the freedom movement. In 1947-48, she assumed the role of General Secretary of the Bihar Pradesh Youth Congress. Concurrently, she was appointed as the Organization Secretary of the Bihar Mahila Congress, showcasing her dedication and leadership within the political sphere.
Her political journey commenced with her victory in the Majorganj constituency of Bihar during the legislative elections of 1951. Later, she represented Patna Lok sabha constiuency in the 3rd Lok Sabha in 1962.[1]
As Union state minister and Governor of Kerala
In subsequent years, she secured consecutive re-elections to the Bihar Vidhan Sabha from the Gopalganj constituency in 1969 and 1972. During the period from 1971 to 1977, she served as a State Cabinet Minister in the Government of Bihar, managing various portfolios including Labour and Employment, Tourism, Sugar Cane, Social Welfare, and Parliamentary Affairs.[2]
Ramdulari Sinha assumed a leadership role in multiple labor organizations and actively campaigned against prevalent social issues.In recognition of her efforts and leadership, she was elected as the Vice President of the International Labor Organization, a United Nations agency, in 1973.
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