In the struggle for India’s liberty and sovereignty, contribution of the women leaders is magnificent. They fought bravely and faced all challenges that came their way for their motherland. On the 75th year of independence, when we remember the extensive, diligent, and strong struggle of our freedom fighters, let us also commemorate 15 strong, intelligent, and crusading women who overcame all social obstacles to put together one of the most lauded constitutions of the world.

  Ammukutty, as she was fondly called was fearless in thought and action, evident in her lifetime as social worker and politician. 

1. Ammu Swaminathan

  Ammukutty, as she was fondly called was fearless in thought and action, evident in her lifetime as social worker and politician. She was born in an affluent family in Anakkara of Palghat district, Kerala. She formed the Women’s India Association in 1917 in Madras, along with Annie Besant, Margaret....