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12 May - S Vijaya Laxmi Pandit, first woman foreign ambassador, was received in US

 

Sarojini Vijaya Laxmi Pandit, an Indian diplomat and politician, was indeed the first woman to hold the position of ambassador from India. She was received as India's Ambassador to the United States on May 12, 1949.

Vijaya Laxmi Pandit had a remarkable career in diplomacy and public service. Prior to her appointment as Ambassador to the United States, she had served as India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1947 to 1949. Her tenure as Ambassador to the United States marked a significant milestone not only in her own career but also in the history of Indian diplomacy, as she broke barriers as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field.

During her time as Ambassador to the United States, Vijaya Laxmi Pandit played a crucial role in fostering Indo-U.S. relations and advocating for India's interests on the global stage. Her diplomatic skills, intellect, and dedication to public service earned her widespread respect both at home and abroad.

Vijaya Laxmi Pandit's appointment as India's Ambassador to the United States on May 12, 1949, remains a landmark moment in the history of women in diplomacy and serves as an inspiration to women in India and around the world who aspire to leadership roles in international affairs.

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