Justice Fathima Beevi became India’s first female Supreme Court judge in 1989, breaking gender barriers in the judiciary and contributing to the advancement of women in the legal profession.
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Annie Besant became India’s first female Congress President in 1917, leading the Indian National Congress and contributing to the Indian independence movement.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur became India’s first female Union Minister in 1947, serving as the Minister of Health in Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet and pioneering women’s representation in Indian governance.
Sucheta Kripalani became India’s first female Chief Minister in 1963, leading Uttar Pradesh and breaking gender barriers in Indian politics.
Kiran Bedi became India’s first female Indian Police Service (IPS) officer in 1972, breaking barriers and paving the way for women in law enforcement.