Sarojini Naidu was the first
woman to become the governor of a state in
India after India's independence. She held the
post of Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 15
August 1947 to 2 March 1949. Her daughter
Padmaja Naidu was the second woman to be the
Governor of any Indian state when she held the
position of West Bengal Governor during 1956-
1967.