Padmaja Naidu
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Sarojini
’s daughter Miss Padmaja Naidu devoted herself to the cause of the Nation like her mother. At the age of 21, she entered the National scene and became the joint founder of the Indian National Congress
of Hyderabad
. She spread the message of Khadi
and inspired people to boycott foreign goods. She was jailed for taking part in the “Quit India” movement in 1942. After Independence, she became the Governor of West Bengal
. During her public life spanning over half a century, she was associated with the Red Cross. Her services to the Nation and especially her humanitarian approach to solve problems will long be remembered.
A zoo in Darjeeling is named after her as Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
.
Sarojini
Sarojini is a feminine given name, and may refer to:* Sarojini Naidu , President of the Indian National Conference* Sarojini Pillay , Fijian academic* Sarojini Sahoo , Indian feminist writer...
’s daughter Miss Padmaja Naidu devoted herself to the cause of the Nation like her mother. At the age of 21, she entered the National scene and became the joint founder of the Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
of Hyderabad
Hyderabad State
-After Indian independence :When India gained independence in 1947 and Pakistan came into existence in 1947, the British left the local rulers of the princely states the choice of whether to join one of the new dominions or to remain independent...
. She spread the message of Khadi
Khadi
The term khādī or khaddar means cotton. khādī is Indian handspun and hand-woven cloth. The raw materials may be cotton, silk, or wool, which are spun into threads on a spinning wheel called a charkha. It is a versatile fabric, cool in the summer and warm in the winter...
and inspired people to boycott foreign goods. She was jailed for taking part in the “Quit India” movement in 1942. After Independence, she became the Governor of West Bengal
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
. During her public life spanning over half a century, she was associated with the Red Cross. Her services to the Nation and especially her humanitarian approach to solve problems will long be remembered.
A zoo in Darjeeling is named after her as Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a zoo in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The zoo was opened in 1958, and an average elevation of , is the largest high altitude zoo in India...
.