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Sarojini Naidu was the first woman governor of an Indian state. She got appointed to this post after the Independence of the country. She was in this post from 15 August 1947 to 02 March 1949. Sarjoni Naidu is also known as the Nightingale of India. Her daughter, Padmaja Naidu was the second women governor of any Indian state. She held this post for the longest time (11 Years Almost).
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About First Woman Governor of an Indian State
Sarjoni Naidu was a freedom fighter. She played an important role in the independence campaign of the country. She was born in a Bengali Family in Hyderabad state on 13 February 1879. She died as governor of Uttar Pradesh.
What is the Governor of a State?
A governor of a state is the highest government post. As governor, they are considered as the head of state but most powers and responsibilities are given to the CM of a state. Whereas, in Union Territories of India, the governor is a head post and holds major power in comparison to the CM.
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Who was The First Woman Governor of an Indian State?
Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman to become the governor of Uttar Pradesh. This was the first time when a woman was chaired as governor of an Indian state. She died due to a heart attack.
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FAQs
Sarojini Naidu was the first governor of Uttar Pradesh after independence. So, technically she was the first governor of UP also.
Sucheta Kripalani was the first woman CM of a state in India. She became the first woman chief minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1963.
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