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Early Life & Education
1920 – Born on March 25 in Saras village, Gujarat, British India.
1930 – Moved to Bombay (now Mumbai) with her family.
1932 – At age 12, she participated in protests against the Simon Commission, marking her first act of defiance against British rule.
1939 – Completed her Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Wilson College, Mumbai. -
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Freedom Struggle & Congress Radio
1942 – Joined the Quit India Movement and played a key role in the underground resistance. On August 14, she established Congress Radio, broadcasting nationalist messages against British rule from secret locations.
November 12, 1942 – Arrested by the British along with her team.
1943–1946 – Imprisoned at Yerwada Jail, Pune, for her revolutionary activities. -
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Post-Independence Contributions
1946 – Released from prison and resumed her studies.
1948 – Earned a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Bombay.
1950 – Became a lecturer in Political Science at the University of Bombay.
1950s–1970s –
Dedicated her life to Gandhian principles, working for social causes.
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Later Life & Legacy
1998 – Honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award.
2000 – Passed away on August 11 at the age of 80.