Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy:The doctor who brought reforms
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy, born in 1886, became a pioneering figure in medicine and social reform in India, breaking barriers as the first female student at Maharaja’s College and the first woman admitted to Madras Medical College. Her medical career and subsequent political roles as the first woman legislator and deputy president of the Legislative Council allowed her to advocate for women's rights, including property rights and laws against child marriage. Reddy's contributions significantly advanced women's empowerment and social reform in India.