Arutla Kamala Devi
Arutla Kamala Devi is an indian politician, freedom fighter and leader of Communist Party of India. She represented Alair constituency from 1952 to 1967 with 3 consecutive terms. She was among the leaders and fighters in the armed freedom struggle against the rule of Nizam (the last ruler of the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad). The communists joined with the poor peasants in the present day Telangana state during the 1940s to overthrow the Nizam's feudal regime. It was a sub movement in the larger independence struggle of India. She is the first woman opposition leader in India.[1][2]
Arutla Kamala Devi | |
|---|---|
| Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1952–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Anreddy Punna Reddy |
| Constituency | Alair |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1920 Manthapuri |
| Died | 1 January 2001 |
| Political party | Communist Party of India |
| Spouse | Arutla Ramchandra Reddy |
References
- Boda, Manohar (21 March 2018). "Arutla Kamala Devi: First Opposition Woman Leader In India | #IndianWomenInHistory". Feminism In India.
- "Andhra Pradesh 1962".
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