V. S. Ramadevi facts for kids
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V. S. Ramadevi
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| 8th Governor of Karnataka | |
| In office 2 December 1999 – 20 August 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Khurshed Alam Khan |
| Succeeded by | T.N. Chaturvedi |
| 12th Governor of Himachal Pradesh | |
| In office 26 July 1997 – 1 December 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Mahabir Prasad |
| Succeeded by | Vishnu Kant Shastri |
| Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 1 July 1993 – 25 July 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Sudarshan Agarwal |
| Succeeded by | S. S. Sohoni |
| Chief Election Commissioner of India | |
| In office 26 November 1990 – 12 December 1990 |
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| Preceded by | R. V. S. Peri Sastri |
| Succeeded by | T. N. Seshan |
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| Born | 15 January 1934 Chebrolu, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Died | 17 April 2013 (aged 79) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Cause of death | Cardiac arrest |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
V. S. Ramadevi was an important Indian leader. She was born on January 15, 1934, and passed away on April 17, 2013. She made history by being the first woman to hold several big jobs in India.
She was the first woman to become the Chief Election Commissioner of India. This role involves making sure elections are fair. She also became the first woman Governor of Karnataka. A Governor is like the head of a state in India. On top of that, she was the first and only woman to be the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha, which is one of India's two main law-making bodies.
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Early Life and Education
V. S. Ramadevi was born in a place called Chebrolu in Andhra Pradesh, India. This was on January 15, 1934. This date is special because it's also the day of the Sankranti harvest festival.
She went to school in a town called Eluru. After finishing her studies, she earned degrees in M.A. and Law (LLB). She then became a lawyer, registering her name with the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
Important Roles
V. S. Ramadevi held many significant positions throughout her career. She was known for her dedication and for breaking barriers for women in leadership.
Chief Election Commissioner
From November 26 to December 11, 1990, V. S. Ramadevi served as the Chief Election Commissioner of India. This was a very short time, but it was a huge step. She was the first woman ever to hold this powerful position. The Chief Election Commissioner is in charge of organizing and overseeing elections across the country.
Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
From July 1, 1993, to September 25, 1997, she was the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha is like one of the two houses of India's Parliament. The Secretary General helps run the daily business of this important government body. She was the first and only woman to have this role.
Governor of States
V. S. Ramadevi also served as the Governor for two different Indian states.
- She was the Governor of Himachal Pradesh from July 26, 1997, to December 1, 1999.
- Later, she became the Governor of Karnataka from December 2, 1999, to August 20, 2002. She was the first woman to be the Governor of Karnataka.
Later Life
V. S. Ramadevi passed away on April 17, 2013. She died at her home in Bengaluru, which is the capital city of Karnataka. Her life showed that women can achieve great things in public service.
