Vimla Varma

Kumari Vimla Verma (1 July 1929 – 17 May 2019) was an Indian politician and social worker. She was a Member of Parliament, having been elected from the Seoni constituency in the state of Madhya Pradesh as an Indian National Congress candidate.

Life and career Vimla Verma was born in Nagpur, Maharashtra on 1 July 1929. She held an M.A and was educated at Allahabad University, Allahabad.

Notable achievements in Indian politics Verma was imprisoned for demonstrating against ill treatment meted out to Smt. Indira Gandhi during Janata regime, 1977–79 Appointed Observer for Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan and assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu by A.I.C.C. Appointed Observer for assessing political situation in five constituencies of Lok Sabha by Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi Verma was conferred the Vidhan Kirti award by the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for being the most distinguished legislator and for significant contribution to the legislative business of the House.