Nellie Sengupta, born as Nellie M. Barbour, was a British-born Indian political activist and one of the early women leaders in the Indian independence movement. She was born on 12 January 1886, in England, and later married the Indian nationalist leader, Jatindra Mohan Sengupta.
Nellie Sengupta actively participated in various social and political movements, advocating for women's rights and India's independence from British rule. She was associated with the suffragette movement in Britain and later became involved in the Indian National Congress. Her commitment to social and political causes led her to work closely with figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Nellie Sengupta also played a prominent role in the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Civil Disobedience Movement. She was the first Indian woman to be elected as the president of the Indian National Congress in 1933. Her contributions to the national movement and her advocacy for women's rights were significant during a time when women's participation in politics was limited.
After the death of her husband in 1934, Nellie Sengupta continued to be active in political and social work. She passed away on 23 October 1973. Nellie Sengupta is remembered for her pioneering role in the Indian independence movement and her efforts to empower women in the political sphere.
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