Leela Roy: A woman who entered the world of politics
Leela Roy defied societal norms for women in early 20th-century Bengal by pursuing education against traditional roles, founded women's associations, and joined revolutionary groups fighting for India's independence. Her political dedication led to her involvement with Subhash Chandra Bose's Forward Bloc Party, and she became a member of the Constituent Assembly of India. Read more on Thisday.