Pushpalata Das
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Pushpalata Das (1915–2003) was an Indian independence activist, social worker, Gandhian and legislator from the north-east Indian state of Assam.[1] She was a member of Rajya Sabha from 1951 to 1961, a member of the Assam Legislative Assembly and a member of the working committee of the Indian National Congress.[2] She served as the chairperson of the Assam chapters of the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust and Khadi and Village Industries Commission.[3] The Government of India awarded her the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 1999, for her contributions to society.[4]
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Born | (1915-03-27)27 March 1915 North Lakhimpur, Assam, India |
Died | 9 November 2003(2003-11-09) (aged 88) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Occupation(s) | Indian independence activist Social worker |
Years active | 1940–2003 |
Organization(s) | Banar Sena Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust |
Spouse | Omeo Kumar Das |
Children | 1 daughter |
Parent(s) | Rameswar Saikia Swarnalata |
Awards | Padma Bhushan Tamrapatra Freedom Fighter Award |
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