Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu joined the Indian National Congress, entering the mainstream of the Indian independence movement. She became a prominent orator and advocate for civil rights, women's emancipation, and anti-imperialism.

Naidu became the first Indian woman to preside over the Indian National Congress session, held in Kanpur. This marked a milestone for women's leadership in the Indian political movement.

Naidu was arrested for participating in the Quit India Movement, a mass civil disobedience campaign launched by the Indian National Congress demanding an end to British rule. She was imprisoned for several months.

Naidu was appointed as the first woman governor of an Indian state, serving as Governor of the United Provinces (later Uttar Pradesh). She held this position until her death in 1949.