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Meira Kumar (born 31 March 1945) is an Indian politician and former diplomat. A member of the Indian National Congress, she was the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment from 2004 to 2009, the Minister of Water Resources for a brief period in 2009. She served as the 15th Speaker of Lok Sabha from 2009 to 2014, being the first woman to hold ...
May 7, 2024 · Meira Kumar (born March 31, 1945, Patna [now in Bihar state], India) is an Indian diplomat, politician, and government official who served as speaker of the Lok Sabha (lower chamber of the Indian parliament) from 2009 to 2014, the first woman to hold that position.
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Nov 9, 2023 · Meira Kumar achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first female speaker of Lok Sabha in 2009. Her illustrious political journey marked her as a strong advocate for inclusivity and women’s rights.
- Meira Kumar created history as the first woman to hold the esteemed position of Speaker of Lok Sabha in the 15th Lok Sabha from 2009-2014.
- Meira Kumar was elected to the 8th, 11th, 12th and 14th Lok Sabha, establishing her presence as a dynamic and dedicated representative of the people.
- As the Speaker of Lok Sabha, Meira Kumar was responsible for leading parliamentary proceedings, ensuring smooth discussions and upholding democrati...
- From 2004 to 2009, under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s leadership, Meira Kumar served as the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment. She focu...
Sep 19, 2023 · Meira Kumar in 2009 became the first woman to become Lok Sabha Speaker, replacing Somnath Chatterjee. A five-time Congress MP, Kumar is the daughter of Congress stalwart and former Union Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram.
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She has been elected to the Lok Sabha (the lower house in the Indian parliament) five times. She was elected unopposed as the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha on June 3, 2009. Kumar replaced retiring Somnath Chatterjee. She left office on May 18, 2014. Kumar was the daughter of Babu Jagjivan Ram, a former Deputy Prime Minister of India.
Jun 3, 2009 · New Delhi: Meira Kumar on Wednesday made history in the Lok Sabha when she was unanimously elected its Speaker and thus became the first woman to occupy one of the high Constitutional posts.
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Jun 3, 2009 · Meira Kumar made history in the Lok Sabha when she was unanimously elected its Speaker and thus became the first woman to occupy one of the high Constitutional posts.
