Lucknow,

13 Feb (HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath routinely pays

tribute to Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949), acknowledging her as a founding role in

the state's history and a supporter of women's rights. On Sarojini Naidu's birth

anniversary, Chief Minister Yogi paid tribute to her contributions to the

nation as a freedom warrior and her legacy as the 'Nightingale of India'

(Bharat Kokila). The CM lauded her

patriotism and duty as an inspiration to future generations.

Sarojini

Naidu was a prominent player in the Indian independence struggle, a close

companion of Mahatma Gandhi, and the first woman to assume the post of Governor

in India, serving as Governor of the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) from

1947 until her death in 1949.

Post

penned by UP CM on X, reads as follows: “A humble tribute to Sarojini Naidu, a

leading freedom fighter and the first woman Governor of Uttar Pradesh, on her

birth anniversary. Her outstanding contributions to women's empowerment and

literature will always be remembered and a source of inspiration.”

In

another post on X, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended

birthday wishes to Cabinet Minister Swatantra Dev Singh. His post on X, stated,

“Heartiest birthday wishes to Shri Swatantra Dev Singh, a hardworking and

popular politician, my colleague in the Uttar Pradesh government and Cabinet

Minister. May you continue to progress on the path of public welfare and good

governance. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant you good health, long life, and

lasting fame.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi