Question

She was a parlamentarian, political activist and a reformer. Elected to the Lok Sabha from Mumbai North Central constituency, she participated in many agitations in Maharashtra, including the laatne morcha, to protest against rising prices of essential commodities. Later on, she focused her attention on women's issues and was the president of Mahila Dakshyata Samiti, a prominent organisation espousing the cause of women empowerment. Who is she?

• A. Soudamini Rao
• B. Pramila Dandavate
• C. Milun Saryajini
• D. Phulrenu Guha

Answer 1

The correct option is B Pramila Dandavate

Ms. Pramila Dandavate was a former MP and champion of women's rights. She participated in the Goa Mukti Andolan and the United Maharashtra campaign and spent a lot of time in jail. Later, she focused her attention to women centric issues. With Mrinal Gore and Ahilya Rangnekar, she participated in the laatne morchas, to protest against the price-rise of essential commodities like ghee, maida, and kerosene. She founded the Mahila Dakshyata Samiti, a prominent organisation that espoused the cause of women empowerment. Though she passed away in 2002, she would be remembered as a champion of women's rights.