Lucknow, 01 March

(HS): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marked Sarojini Naidu's death anniversary

on Monday, praising her commitment to women's emancipation and national growth.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath routinely pays tribute to Sarojini

Naidu (1879-1949), the first woman governor of Uttar Pradesh (then the United

Provinces) from 1947 to 1949. He honors her as a poet, patriot, emancipator,

and advocate for women's rights, hailing her as India's Nightingale. CM Yogi

pays homage, citing her as an important character in the independence movement

and an inspiration to future generations. Yogi Adityanath emphasizes Naidu's

position as a close companion of Mahatma Gandhi and her leadership

in India's freedom movement. Sarojini Naidu was the first governor of the

United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) from August 15, 1947 to March 2, 1949.

Post by UP CM on X, reads as follows: “Humble

tribute on the death anniversary of 'Bharat Kokila' Sarojini Naidu, the first

woman Governor of Uttar Pradesh, a symbol of women empowerment, who spread

national consciousness among the people through her speech and indomitable

determination.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi