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Which one among the following statements about eminent freedom fighter and social activist Captain Lakshmi Sehgal, who passed away in Kanpur on 23rd July, 2012, is not correct?
Explanation
Captain Lakshmi Sehgal was a prominent figure in the Indian freedom struggle. She served as a close aide to Subhash Chandra Bose and commanded the Rani of Jhansi Regiment of the Indian National Army (INA) [1]. Following India's independence, she remained active in public life, spearheading various campaigns for political, economic, and social justice. In 1971, she joined the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and was subsequently elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha, not the Lok Sabha. She also contested the 2002 presidential election as a candidate of the Left parties. For her lifelong service to the nation, she was honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 1998. She passed away in Kanpur on July 23, 2012, at the age of 97 [1]. Therefore, the statement claiming she was a member of the Lok Sabha is incorrect.
Sources
- [1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/a-fulfilling-journey-that-began-in-madras/article3675707.ece