Bharati Devi Ranga

Bharati Devi Gogineni
Born1908
Machavaram, Bapatla taluq, Guntur district, India
Died27 September 1972
Alma materRuskin School of Art, Oxford
Occupation(s)Freedom fighter, politician
Known forCivil Disobedience Movement, women's rights advocacy
OfficeMember of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council
Political partyIndian National Congress
Krishikar Lok Party
Swatantra Party
SpouseN. G. Ranga

Bharati Devi Gogineni, also known as Bharathi Devi and Bharati Devi Ranga (1908–1972), was an Indian freedom fighter and political figure. She participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1932, facing a year-long sentence. She is known for organizing women Satyagrahis and Harijan Day Celebrations, advocating for inter-caste marriages.[1] Elected in 1958, she served as a Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council. She was the spouse of farmer leader N. G. Ranga.[2]

  1. ^ N. G. Ranga (1976). Distinguished Acquaintances, Vol 1. Desi Book Distributors. p. 43.
  2. ^ B. Suguna (2009). Women's Movement. Discovery Publishing House. ISBN 9788183564250.