Rameshwari Nehru, born on December 10, 1886, in Lahore, hailed from a prominent Kashmiri Brahmin family that had relocated to Punjab during Ranjit Singh’s era. In 1902, she entered into matrimony with Brij Lal Nehru, a nephew of Motilal Nehru and a cousin of Jawaharlal Nehru. From 1909 to 1924, she served as the Editor of the Hindi magazine “Istri Darpan.” In 1923, she journeyed to England to attend a conference dedicated to addressing women’s issues.
As one of the founders of the All India Women’s Conference, she prioritized social and constructive endeavors during India’s National Movement. In 1924, she represented India at “The League of Nations.” Rameshwari Nehru actively worked to eradicate untouchability and improve the conditions of Scheduled Castes, bringing her into close contact with Mahatma Gandhi.
In 1940, she assumed the role of President of the All India Women’s Conference. During the launch of Individual Satyagraha, organized by Mahatma Gandhi in protest of India’s involvement in the Second World War without its consent, she offered herself as a Satyagrahi. However, Gandhi requested her to remain on the sidelines of the war effort to focus on constructive work.
She played a significant role in fostering communal harmony during the Hindu-Muslim riots in Sindh and Multan. In the Quit India Movement, she was appointed as the second Dictator of the Punjab Provincial Congress Committee. Rameshwari Nehru encouraged women to participate in the movement and fulfill their responsibilities to the nation. She was arrested three times at short intervals during the course of the movement.
Following India’s independence, she dedicated herself to aiding refugees in Delhi and remained actively involved in initiatives aimed at empowering women and Harijans in society until her passing on November 8, 1966.
Rameshwari Nehru
(1886 – 1966) – (Punjab)
Rameshwari Nehru, born on December 10, 1886, in Lahore, hailed from a prominent Kashmiri Brahmin family that had relocated to Punjab during Ranjit Singh’s era. In 1902, she entered into matrimony with Brij Lal Nehru, a nephew of Motilal Nehru and a cousin of Jawaharlal Nehru. From 1909 to 1924, she served as the Editor of the Hindi magazine “Istri Darpan.” In 1923, she journeyed to England to attend a conference dedicated to addressing women’s issues.
As one of the founders of the All India Women’s Conference, she prioritized social and constructive endeavors during India’s National Movement. In 1924, she represented India at “The League of Nations.” Rameshwari Nehru actively worked to eradicate untouchability and improve the conditions of Scheduled Castes, bringing her into close contact with Mahatma Gandhi.
In 1940, she assumed the role of President of the All India Women’s Conference. During the launch of Individual Satyagraha, organized by Mahatma Gandhi in protest of India’s involvement in the Second World War without its consent, she offered herself as a Satyagrahi. However, Gandhi requested her to remain on the sidelines of the war effort to focus on constructive work.
She played a significant role in fostering communal harmony during the Hindu-Muslim riots in Sindh and Multan. In the Quit India Movement, she was appointed as the second Dictator of the Punjab Provincial Congress Committee. Rameshwari Nehru encouraged women to participate in the movement and fulfill their responsibilities to the nation. She was arrested three times at short intervals during the course of the movement.
Following India’s independence, she dedicated herself to aiding refugees in Delhi and remained actively involved in initiatives aimed at empowering women and Harijans in society until her passing on November 8, 1966.
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