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{{Short description|Indian politician (1922–1994)}} | |||
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{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name = Ram Dulari Sinha | | name = Ram Dulari Sinha | ||
| image = | | image = File:Ram Dulari Sinha official portrait.gif | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1922|12|8}} | | birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1922|12|8}} | ||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = [[Gopalganj district, India|Manikpur]], [[Bihar and Orissa Province]], [[British India]] | ||
| residence = [[Patna]], [[Bihar]] | |||
| residence = [[Patna]] | | death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|1994|8|31|1922|12|8}} | ||
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|1994|8|31|1922|12|8}} | | death_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]] | ||
| death_place = [[New Delhi]] | | office = Governor of Kerala | ||
| office = | | term_start = 23 February 1988 | ||
| term_start = | | predecessor = [[P. Ramachandran]] | ||
| predecessor | | successor = [[Sarup Singh]] | ||
| successor | | party = [[Indian National Congress]] | ||
| party = [[Indian National Congress]] | | spouse = [[Thakur Jugal Kishore Sinha]] | ||
| spouse = [[Thakur Jugal Kishore Sinha]] | | children = Dr. Madhurendra Kumar Singh | ||
| children = Dr. Madhurendra Kumar Singh | | nationality = [[India]]n | ||
| nationality = [[India]]n | | date = | ||
| date = | | year = | ||
| year = | | order = 9th | ||
| term_end = 12 February 1990 | |||
| office1 = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]] | |||
| parliament1 = [[Patna Lok Sabha constituency|Patna]] | |||
| predecessor1 = [[Sarangdhar Sinha]] | |||
| successor1 = [[Ramavatar Shastri]] | |||
| termstart1 = 1962 | |||
| termend1 = 1967 | |||
| constituency1 = [[Patna Lok Sabha constituency|Patna]] | |||
| 1blankname2 = Constituency | |||
| 1namedata2 = [[Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency|Sheohar]] | |||
| termstart2 = 1980 | |||
| termend2 = 1988 | |||
| succeeded2 = [[Hari Kishore Singh]] | |||
| predecessor2 = Thakur Girjanandan Singh | |||
| 1blankname = Chief minister | |||
| 1namedata = [[E. K. Nayanar]] | |||
| parents = Mahendra Singh | |||
| alma_mater = [[Banaras Hindu University]], [[Patna University]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Ram Dulari Sinha''' (8 December 1922 – 31 August 1994) was a nationalist, freedom fighter [[Indian National Congress]] | '''Ram Dulari Sinha''' (8 December 1922 – 31 August 1994) was a nationalist, freedom fighter, [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] [[Lok Sabha|parliamentarian]], [[Union Minister]], and Governor. She was the first woman in Bihar to have master's degree and she was also the first woman from Bihar to be appointed Governor. Nonetheless she was the elected Vice Chairperson of the International Labour Organisation. | ||
==Political | Sinha was a distinguished figure, serving as a Member of Parliament [[Lok Sabha]] from [[Patna Lok Sabha constituency]] and [[Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency]] respectively. She was Member of First [[Bihar Legislative Assembly]] from [[Majorganj Assembly constituency]] in [[Sitamarhi district]] and was also elected to the Vidhan Sabha from [[Gopalganj Assembly constituency]] several times. | ||
She was from Bihar and holding ministerial positions in various central ministries. Possessing a strong educational background, she actively participated in the freedom movement and remained dedicated to advocating for the rights of the working class even after independence. She played a leadership role in numerous labor organizations and campaigned against social issues such as the dowry system, purdah system, and untouchability. | |||
==Freedom movement and Early Political Life == | |||
She hailed from Gopalganj, belonged to [[Rajput]] caste Bihar, and was deeply involved in the Indian freedom movement. Sinha's name commands immense respect in Bihar, owing to her significant contributions. Her entire family was deeply engaged in the freedom movement. In 1947-48, she assumed the role of General Secretary of the [[Bihar Pradesh Youth Congress]]. Concurrently, she was appointed the Organization Secretary of the [[Bihar Pradesh Mahila Congress Committee|Bihar Mahila Congress]], showcasing her dedication and leadership within the political sphere. | |||
Her political journey commenced with her victory in the [[Majorganj Assembly constituency|Majorganj constituency]] of Bihar during the legislative elections of 1951. Later, she represented [[Patna Lok Sabha constituency|Patna Lok sabha constituency]] in the 3rd Lok Sabha in 1962.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Smt. Ram Dulari Sinha |url=https://www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in/index.php/the-governor/previous-governors/126-smt-ram-dulari-sinha |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in}}</ref> | |||
== As Union state minister and Governor of Kerala == | |||
In subsequent years, she secured consecutive re-elections to the [[Bihar Legislative Assembly|Bihar Vidhan Sabha]] from the [[Gopalganj Assembly constituency|Gopalganj constituency]] in 1969 and 1972. During the period from 1971 to 1977, she served as a State Cabinet Minister in the Government of Bihar, managing various portfolios including Labour and Employment, Tourism, Sugar Cane, Social Welfare, and Parliamentary Affairs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=नारी शक्ति: दहेज, पर्दा और छूआछूत के खिलाफ लड़ती रहीं रामदुलारी |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/lok-sabha-election/story-lok-sabha-elections-2019-former-woman-mp-ram-dulari-from-bihar-fight-worked-against-untouchability-2488465.html |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=Hindustan |language=hi}}</ref> | |||
Ramdulari Sinha assumed a leadership role in multiple labor organizations and actively campaigned against prevalent social issues. In recognition of her efforts and leadership, she was elected as the Vice President of the [[International Labour Organization|International Labor Organization]], a United Nations agency, in 1973. | |||
[[File:Ram Dulari Sinha with the leaders of kerala.jpg|thumb|Ram Dulari Sinha with the leaders of Kerala]] | [[File:Ram Dulari Sinha with the leaders of kerala.jpg|thumb|Ram Dulari Sinha with the leaders of Kerala]] | ||
She again secured two consecutive victories in the Lok Sabha from the [[Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency|Sheohar parliamentary constituency]] in 1980 and 1984. During her tenure from 1980 to 1984, she served in various Union Ministries of State, managing portfolios. She was [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|union minister of State of Information and Broadcasting]] from 8 June 1980 - 19 October 1980, then of [[Ministry of Labour and Employment (India)|Ministry Labor and Rehabilitation]] from 19 October 1980 to 15 January 1982. She got the portfolio [[Ministry of Steel (India)|Minister of State in the Ministry of Steel and Mines]] from 15 January 1982 to 14 February 1983 and [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Ministry of Commerce and Industry]] from 14 February 1983 to 7 February. | |||
==Election results== | Subsequently, from 1984 to 1985, she held the position of [[Minister of Home Affairs (India)|Union Minister of State for Home Affairs]] twice in the Government of India under prime minister [[Indira Gandhi]] from 7 February 1984 to 31 October 1984 and [[Rajiv Gandhi]] from 4 November 1984 to 25 September 1985.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
''' | [[File:Ram Dulari Sinha Governor.jpg|thumb|Ram Dulari Sinha, as Governor of Kerala]] | ||
She became the [[Governors of Kerala|Governor of Kerala]] on 23 February 1988 to 12 February 1990.<ref>{{Cite web |title= पूर्व राज्यपाल रामदुलारी सिन्हा की जयंती होगी ऐतिहासिक: मधुरेंद्र|work=Dainik Bhaskar |date=5 December 2018 |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/bihar/sitamarhi/news/former-governor-ramdulari-sinha-will-be-the-birth-anniversary-madhurendra-040146-3344981.html}}</ref> | |||
== Election results == | |||
'''Lok Sabha Election results''' | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Year !! Constituency !! Votes Polled !! Vote % !! Winner | ! Year !! Constituency !! Votes Polled !! Vote % !! Winner | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1962 || [[Patna Lok Sabha constituency|Patna]]|| 101687 || 44.89% || Yes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1980 || [[Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency|Sheohar]]|| 174188 || 41.95% || Yes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1984 || [[Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency|Sheohar]]|| 254881 || 52.45% || Yes | ||
|} | |} | ||
'''Bihar State Assembly Election results''' | |||
''' | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Year !! Constituency !! Votes Polled !! Vote % !! Winner | ! Year !! Constituency !! Votes Polled !! Vote % !! Winner | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1951 || [[Majorganj Assembly constituency|Majorganj]]|| 11520 || 51.73% || Yes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1969 || [[Gopalganj Assembly constituency|Gopalganj]]|| 15197 || 36.09% || Yes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1972 || [[Gopalganj Assembly constituency|Gopalganj]]|| 19749 || 42.36% || Yes | ||
|} | |} | ||
== | == Death == | ||
Ram Dulari Sinha, having won many a battle in her time, and died on 31 August 1994 of heart attack, after a bypass surgery which was done by Dr. Naresh Trehan the renowned cardiologist at the Escorts Hospital, Delhi. | |||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[List of | *[[List of governors of Kerala]] | ||
*[[Gopalganj district, India]] | *[[Gopalganj district, India]] | ||
*[[Sheohar]] | *[[Sheohar]] | ||
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*[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1980/Vol_I_LS_80.pdf Eci.nic.in] | *[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1980/Vol_I_LS_80.pdf Eci.nic.in] | ||
*[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1984/Vol_I_LS_84.pdf Eci.nic.in] | *[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1984/Vol_I_LS_84.pdf Eci.nic.in] | ||
* | |||
* [https://www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in/index.php/the-governor/previous-governors/126-smt-ram-dulari-sinha] | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sinha, Ram Dulari}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Sinha, Ram Dulari}} | ||
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[[Category:1994 deaths]] | [[Category:1994 deaths]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:India MPs 1962–1967]] | ||
[[Category:Indian National Congress politicians from Bihar]] | [[Category:Indian National Congress politicians from Bihar]] | ||
[[Category:Governors of Kerala]] | [[Category:Governors of Kerala]] | ||
[[Category:Women in Bihar politics]] | [[Category:Women in Bihar politics]] | ||
[[Category:People from Sitamarhi district]] | [[Category:People from Sitamarhi district]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:India MPs 1980–1984]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:India MPs 1984–1989]] | ||
[[Category:Politicians from Patna]] | [[Category:Politicians from Patna]] | ||
[[Category:Lok Sabha members from Bihar]] | [[Category:Lok Sabha members from Bihar]] | ||
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[[Category:20th-century Indian women politicians]] | [[Category:20th-century Indian women politicians]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Bihar MLAs 1969–1972]] | ||
[[Category:Bihar MLAs 1972–1977]] | |||
[[Category:Women members of the Bihar Legislative Assembly]] | |||
[[Category:Indian independence activists from Bihar]] | |||
Latest revision as of 12:43, 6 December 2025
Ram Dulari Sinha | |
|---|---|
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| 9th Governor of Kerala | |
| In office 23 February 1988 – 12 February 1990 | |
| Chief minister | E. K. Nayanar |
| Preceded by | P. Ramachandran |
| Succeeded by | Sarup Singh |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1962–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Sarangdhar Sinha |
| Succeeded by | Ramavatar Shastri |
| Constituency | Patna |
| In office 1980–1988 | |
| Constituency | Sheohar |
| Preceded by | Thakur Girjanandan Singh |
| Succeeded by | Hari Kishore Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1922 Manikpur, Bihar and Orissa Province, British India |
| Died | 31 August 1994 (aged 71) New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Thakur Jugal Kishore Sinha |
| Children | Dr. Madhurendra Kumar Singh |
| Parent(s) | Mahendra Singh |
| Residence | Patna, Bihar |
| Alma mater | Banaras Hindu University, Patna University |
Ram Dulari Sinha (8 December 1922 – 31 August 1994) was a nationalist, freedom fighter, Congress parliamentarian, Union Minister, and Governor. She was the first woman in Bihar to have master's degree and she was also the first woman from Bihar to be appointed Governor. Nonetheless she was the elected Vice Chairperson of the International Labour Organisation.
Sinha was a distinguished figure, serving as a Member of Parliament Lok Sabha from Patna Lok Sabha constituency and Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency respectively. She was Member of First Bihar Legislative Assembly from Majorganj Assembly constituency in Sitamarhi district and was also elected to the Vidhan Sabha from Gopalganj Assembly constituency several times.
She was from Bihar and holding ministerial positions in various central ministries. Possessing a strong educational background, she actively participated in the freedom movement and remained dedicated to advocating for the rights of the working class even after independence. She played a leadership role in numerous labor organizations and campaigned against social issues such as the dowry system, purdah system, and untouchability.
Freedom movement and Early Political Life[edit | edit source]
She hailed from Gopalganj, belonged to Rajput caste Bihar, and was deeply involved in the Indian freedom movement. Sinha's name commands immense respect in Bihar, owing to her significant contributions. Her entire family was deeply engaged in the freedom movement. In 1947-48, she assumed the role of General Secretary of the Bihar Pradesh Youth Congress. Concurrently, she was appointed the Organization Secretary of the Bihar Mahila Congress, showcasing her dedication and leadership within the political sphere.
Her political journey commenced with her victory in the Majorganj constituency of Bihar during the legislative elections of 1951. Later, she represented Patna Lok sabha constituency in the 3rd Lok Sabha in 1962.[1]
As Union state minister and Governor of Kerala[edit | edit source]
In subsequent years, she secured consecutive re-elections to the Bihar Vidhan Sabha from the Gopalganj constituency in 1969 and 1972. During the period from 1971 to 1977, she served as a State Cabinet Minister in the Government of Bihar, managing various portfolios including Labour and Employment, Tourism, Sugar Cane, Social Welfare, and Parliamentary Affairs.[2]
Ramdulari Sinha assumed a leadership role in multiple labor organizations and actively campaigned against prevalent social issues. In recognition of her efforts and leadership, she was elected as the Vice President of the International Labor Organization, a United Nations agency, in 1973.
She again secured two consecutive victories in the Lok Sabha from the Sheohar parliamentary constituency in 1980 and 1984. During her tenure from 1980 to 1984, she served in various Union Ministries of State, managing portfolios. She was union minister of State of Information and Broadcasting from 8 June 1980 - 19 October 1980, then of Ministry Labor and Rehabilitation from 19 October 1980 to 15 January 1982. She got the portfolio Minister of State in the Ministry of Steel and Mines from 15 January 1982 to 14 February 1983 and Ministry of Commerce and Industry from 14 February 1983 to 7 February.
Subsequently, from 1984 to 1985, she held the position of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs twice in the Government of India under prime minister Indira Gandhi from 7 February 1984 to 31 October 1984 and Rajiv Gandhi from 4 November 1984 to 25 September 1985.[1]
She became the Governor of Kerala on 23 February 1988 to 12 February 1990.[3]
Election results[edit | edit source]
Lok Sabha Election results
| Year | Constituency | Votes Polled | Vote % | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Patna | 101687 | 44.89% | Yes |
| 1980 | Sheohar | 174188 | 41.95% | Yes |
| 1984 | Sheohar | 254881 | 52.45% | Yes |
Bihar State Assembly Election results
| Year | Constituency | Votes Polled | Vote % | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Majorganj | 11520 | 51.73% | Yes |
| 1969 | Gopalganj | 15197 | 36.09% | Yes |
| 1972 | Gopalganj | 19749 | 42.36% | Yes |
Death[edit | edit source]
Ram Dulari Sinha, having won many a battle in her time, and died on 31 August 1994 of heart attack, after a bypass surgery which was done by Dr. Naresh Trehan the renowned cardiologist at the Escorts Hospital, Delhi.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Smt. Ram Dulari Sinha". www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ↑ "नारी शक्ति: दहेज, पर्दा और छूआछूत के खिलाफ लड़ती रहीं रामदुलारी". Hindustan (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ↑ "पूर्व राज्यपाल रामदुलारी सिन्हा की जयंती होगी ऐतिहासिक: मधुरेंद्र". Dainik Bhaskar. 5 December 2018.