Vijaya lakshmi pandit quotes about change

The political world is still very much a man’s world. Even when there is a woman in it, she needs to claw her way through it, making a position for herself, facing more backlash than is necessary. So for Vijay Lakshmi Pandit to hold so many different positions, before and after independence, is an achievement for women through time.

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Famous Quotes & Sayings

Not only was she the first woman to hold a political position in pre-independent India, but she was also the first woman to be the President of the UN General Assembly. She was the face of the newly independent India, representing the country in 3 different countries. She was a staunch believer in the freedom of India and openly condemned colonialism and imperialism.

Early Life and Early Work

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was born on 18^th August 1900 in Allahabad.

She was the daughter of Motilal Nehru and Swaruprani Thussu. Her interest in politics began at an early age and she attended her first political meeting at the age of 16. The political meeting TOP 11 QUOTES BY VIJAYA LAKSHMI PANDIT | A-Z Quotes PEDES