Vijaya Pandit - A Lifestory

Here is an introduction to Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit: Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, a big person in Indian politics, was a leader who gave her life to freedom and talking to other countries. She was born on 18 August 1900, in Allahabad, India. She was part of the important Nehru family, which was very important in India's fight for freedom. Her brother was the first leader of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. Her work in politics started when India was fighting to be free from British rule. She joined the Indian National Congress and was caught many times because she helped with peaceful protests, like the Salt Satyagraha in 1930. She was a minister in the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) in the 1930s and 1940s. After India became free in 1947, she did great work talking to other countries. Pandit became the first woman President of the United Nations General Assembly in 1953, showing how important she was around the world. She was India's ambassador to the Soviet Union (1947), the United States (1949), and the Republic of Ireland (1955). She was also the High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (1955). She spoke strongly for peace and understanding in the world. Pandit was a woman who broke through walls and made a big mark on India and the world.