Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary: Why is it celebrated as National Women’s Day

India is celebrating the National Women’s Day 2023 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu popularly known as the nightingale of India. Every year, on February 13, the country acknowledges her achievements as an extraordinary leader whose potential goes beyond the realm of the Indian political cluster.


The National Women’s Day celebrates the unparalleled contribution made by Sarojini Naidu for establishing women’s rights in the patriarchal Indian society. It recognizes the cultural, political, and economic contributions of women in India. The day strives to encourage gender equality and commemorates achievements of women through various events and festivities organised across the country.


Sarojini Naidu’s birth anniversary celebrates the grandiose of her larger-than-life personality that made her an imminent part of the Indian freedom struggle and post-Independence political leadership. The National Women’s Day 2023 celebrations will strive to establish Sarojini Naidu as an inspiration for the women who aspire to lead the nation and bring a change in their communities.


Apart from politics, Sarojini Naidu is recognized globally as one of the finest poetesses in the history of Indian literature. Her poetic works involved a spectrum of topics including patriotism, tragedy, romance, etc. In 1925, she became the first woman to lead the Indian National Congress as the party President. Naidu was an inevitable part of the Salt Satyagraha movement started by Mahatma Gandhi. She was also part of the Quit India Movement started against British rule in India.

FAQ

Q1. Where was Sarojini Naidu born?
Ans. Sarojini Naidu was born on February 13, 1879 in Hyderabad.


Q2. Which award did Britishers give to Sarojini Naidu?
Ans. The British government lauded Sarojini Naidu with the ‘Kaisar-i-Hind’ Medal for her service during the plague epidemic in India.