Lakshmibai Kelkar
Prominent Indian social reformer and founder of Rashtra Sevika Samiti
About Lakshmibai Kelkar
Lived 1905 – 1978 (aged 73). Lakshmibai Kelkar was an Indian social reformer.
Laxmibai Kelkar (5 July 1905 – 27 November 1978), born Kamal Datey, and also known as "Mausiji", was an Indian social reformer. In 1936, she founded the Hindutva women's organisation Rashtra Sevika Samiti. Her father, Bhaskarrao Datey, worked in the Accountant General's office, and her mother, Yashodabai, was a homemaker. In 1932, her husband died. She had six sons and two daughters.
Founding of Rashtra Sevika Samiti She was introduced to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) through her sons.
Death Laxmibai Kelkar died on November 27, 1978.
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Who was Lakshmibai Kelkar?
prominent Indian social reformer and founder of Rashtra Sevika Samiti
When was Lakshmibai Kelkar born?
Lakshmibai Kelkar was born on 5 July 1905 in Nagpur.
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Lakshmibai Kelkar died on 27 November 1978.
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Lakshmibai Kelkar was a social reformer.
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Lakshmibai Kelkar was Indian.
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