Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat

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Rani
Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat
Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
In office
1962–1972
ConstituencyBhim, Rajasthan
President of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee
In office
1971–1972
Succeeded byParasram Maderna
Member of the Rajya Sabha
In office
1972–1978
ConstituencyRajasthan
Personal details
Born(1916-06-24)24 June 1916
Deogarh, Rajasthan
Died24 May 2014(2014-05-24) (aged 97)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseRawat Tej Singh (m. 1934)
OccupationAuthor, politician, scholar
AwardsPadma Shri (1984)
Rajasthan Ratna (2012)

Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat (24 June 1916 – 24 May 2014)[1] was a veteran Indian politician, author, and scholar. She is known for her contributions to the Rajasthani literature and her role in Rajasthan politics. She was Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from 1972 to 1978 from Rajasthan. She served as president of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) from 1971 to 1972. She was also elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly for two terms representing Bhim constituency from 1962 to 1972. She was a member of the Indian National Congress. She was awarded with the Padma Shri, fourth highest civilian award in India by the Government of India in 1984 for her contribution to the Rajasthani literature and with Rajasthan Ratna in 2012.[2][3][4]

Early life

Chundawat was born on 24 June 1916 in Deogarh, a prominent thikana (feudal estate) in the princely state of Mewar, Rajasthan. She married Rawat Tej Singh of Rawatsar, a chief in the former Bikaner state, becoming the Rani of Rawatsar. Although initially bound by the purdah system, she later abandoned it with the encouragement of her husband and family, marking the beginning of her transition from a sheltered life to one of public service.[5][6][7]

Political career

Chundawat entered politics in 1962, joining the Indian National Congress and as one of Rajasthan’s first female politicians. She was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Bhim, Deogarh (1962–1971) and later served as a member of the Rajya Sabha (1972–1978). During her tenure, she briefly held the position of president of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee from 1971 to 1972.[2]

Books

Rani Lakshmi Kumari's books include:

  • From Purdah to the people: Memoirs of Padma Shri Rani Laxmi Kumari Chundawat[5]
  • Folklore of Rajasthan
  • Samskrtika Rajasthan
  • Mumal
  • Devnarayan Bgdawat Mahagatha
  • Mumal
  • Lenin ri Jeevani
  • Hindukush ke Us Paar
  • Shanti ke Liye Sangharsha
  • Antardhvani
  • Rajasthan ke Ritee Rivaj
  • के रे चकवा बात
  • हंकारो दो सा
  • गजबन
  • माँजल रात
  • पाबूजी री बात

References

  1. ^ "cm raje console on chundawats death". web.archive.org. 24 May 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  2. ^
    ISSN 0971-8257
    . Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  3. ^ PTI (24 May 2014). "Scholar, Politician Laxmi Kumari Chundawat Dead". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  4. ISSN 0971-8257
    . Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  5. ^
    ISBN 978-81-7033-606-8
    .
  6. ^ "CHUNDAWAT, SHRIMATI LAKSHMI KUMARI :". web.archive.org. 28 September 2007. Retrieved 26 March 2025. “Congress (Rajasthan); d, of Rawat Bijay Singh; b. June 24, 1916; m. Rawat Tej Singh; 2 s. and 4 d.; Member, Raiasthan Legislative Assembly, 1962—71, Member on the Panel of Chairmen, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly; Member, Rajya Sabha, 10-4-1972 to 9-4-1978: President, Raiasthan P.C.C.; Author of a number of books in Hindi and Rajasthani.”
  7. ^ "Russian love for Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat". The Times of India. 28 December 2013.
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