Ram Dulari Sinha
Ram Dulari Sinha | |
|---|---|
Governor of Kerala | |
| In office 23 February 1988 – 12 February 1990 | |
| Chief minister | E. K. Nayanar |
| Preceded by | P. Ramachandran |
| Succeeded by | Sarup Singh |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1962–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Sarangdhar Sinha |
| Succeeded by | Ramavatar Shastri |
| Constituency | Patna |
| In office 1980–1988 | |
| Constituency | Sheohar |
| Preceded by | Thakur Girjanandan Singh |
| Succeeded by | Hari Kishore Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1922 (Village-Manikpur), Gopalganj, Bihar |
| Died | 31 August 1994 (aged 71) New Delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Thakur Jugal Kishore Sinha |
| Parent | Mahendra Singh |
| Residence | Patna |
| Alma mater | Banaras Hindu University ,Patna University |
Ram Dulari Sinha (8 December 1922 – 31 August 1994) was a nationalist, freedom fighter,
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
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.
She again secured two consecutive victories in the Lok Sabha from the
Subsequently, from 1984 to 1985, she held the position of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs twice in the Government of India under prime minister Indira Gandhi from 7 February 1984 to 31 October 1984 and Rajiv Gandhi from 4 November 1984 to 25 September 1985 .[1]
She became the
Election results
Lok Sabha Election results
| Year | Constituency | Votes Polled | Vote % | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Patna | 101687 | 44.89% | Yes |
| 1980 | Sheohar | 174188 | 41.95% | Yes |
| 1984 | Sheohar | 254881 | 52.45% | Yes |
Bihar State Assembly Election results
| Year | Constituency | Votes Polled | Vote % | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Majorganj | 11520 | 51.73% | Yes |
| 1969 | Gopalganj | 15197 | 36.09% | Yes |
| 1972 | Gopalganj | 19749 | 42.36% | Yes |
Death
Ram Dulari Sinha, having won many a battle in her time, fought off blood cancer for two years and died on 31 August 1994.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Smt. Ram Dulari Sinha". www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "नारी शक्ति: दहेज, पर्दा और छूआछूत के खिलाफ लड़ती रहीं रामदुलारी". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ https://www.bhaskar.com/bihar/sitamarhi/news/former-governor-ramdulari-sinha-will-be-the-birth-anniversary-madhurendra-040146-3344981.html.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Congress(I) leader Ram Dulari Sinha succumbs to blood cancer, party ignores bereaved family". India Today. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
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