Mona Hensman
Mona Hensman was an Indian politician. She was a Member of Parliament, representing Madras State in the Rajya Sabha the upper house of India's Parliament as a member of the Indian National Congress.She was the first Women whip in Indian Parliament.She was the Principal of Ethiraj College for Women and Lady Dok College, Madurai.[1] [2][3][4][5][6][7]
Mona Hensman | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 1952–1956 | |
| Constituency | Madras State |
| Member of the Madras Legislative Council | |
| In office 1937-1952 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mona Mitter 25 August 1899 Berhampore, Ganjam District, Madras Presidency, British India (Now in Odisha) |
| Died | 5 December 1991 (aged 92) Chennai |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Henry S. Hensman |
| Children | Rajkumar Hensman and Benodini S Banerjei, Dhiren Banerjei only grand child |
References
- "RAJYA SABHA MEMBERS BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 1952 - 2003" (PDF). Rajya Sabha. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- "Women Members of Rajya Sabha" (PDF). Rajya Sabha. p. 145. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- India. Parliament. Rajya Sabha. Secretariat (2003). Women members of Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha Secretariat. p. 15. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- India. Parliament. Rajya Sabha (1955). Who's who. Rajya Sabha Secretariat. p. 132. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- Sir Stanley Reed (1964). The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who. Bennett, Coleman & Company. p. 1148. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- "Former Principals". Ethiraj College for Women. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- "Distinguished Alumni". Women's Christian College. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
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