Sucheta Kripalani

Overview

Sucheta Kripalani born Ambala, Haryana June 25, 1909 (d. 1974). Gandhian women's leader in nonviolent independence campaign; imprisoned 2 years; rearrested 1944; with Gandhi calming riots 1946, Noakhali; drafter of Indian constitution; first woman state chief minister 1963.