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Nellie Sengupta | |
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 Nellie and Jatindra Mohan Sengupta on a 1985 stamp of India | |
| 52nd President of the Indian National Congress | |
| In office 1933–1934 | |
| Preceded by | Madan Mohan Malaviya |
| Succeeded by | Rajendra Prasad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edith Ellen Gray 12 January 1886 Cambridge, England |
| Died | 23 October 1973 (aged 87) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | British (till 1947) Pakistani (1947–1971) Indian (1971–1973) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Jatindra Mohan Sengupta |
| Children | 3 sons (Sishir, Amar and Anil) |
| Occupation | Politician, social worker |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan (1973) |
Nellie Sengupta (née Edith Ellen Gray; 12 January 1886 – 23 October 1973) was an English-Indian politician and social worker who fought for Indian Independence. She was the first woman Alderman for Calcutta and was elected president of the Indian National Congress at its 48th annual session at Calcutta in 1933.[1][2]
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- ^ "Deshpriya Jatindra Mohan & Nellie Sengupta". The Daily Star. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2023.