6 Women Who Broke the Stereotypes in the Freedom Struggle Era

Sister Nivedita

Sister Nivedita, born as Margaret Elizabeth Nobel in Ireland moved to India in 1898 after she met Swami Vivekananda. She became one among the Indians and rendered her services to India. Her book ‘Kali, the Mother’ inspired Abanindranath Tagore who painted Bharat Mata. Sister Nivedita helped hundreds of patients recover when plague broke out in Calcutta in 1899. She even encouraged Jagadish Chandra Bose to pursue scientific research.

Usha Mehta

Usha Mehta operated a secret radio service during Quit India movement when the government tried to suppress news about the popularity of the movement. She was arrested by Criminal Investigation Department for taking this step and was offered incentives to study abroad during her time in jail, which was outrightly refused by Usha. She was honored with Padma Vibhshan in 1998 for her brave commitment to the nation.

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