Quick Info
| Profession | Social Activist, Politician |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Banda, Uttar Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Sampat Pal Devi
09/10/2026
Gulabi Gang members, whose organisation Sampat Pal Devi founded, staged a protest in Mahoba against the Chief Election Commissioner and demanded that elections be held using ballot papers instead of EVMs. The activists performed Bundeli songs to express their anger at the tehsil premises and then submitted a five-point memorandum addressed to the President through the SDM.
01/01/2025
Sampat Pal Devi continued her advocacy work for women's rights and poverty alleviation in Uttar Pradesh, maintaining her role as a prominent voice for marginalized communities. Her ongoing efforts with the Gulabi Gang have been recognized in local media for sustaining a movement of over 270,000 members despite leadership challenges in previous years.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sampat Pal Devi |
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| Famous For | Founding 'Gulabi Gang' (an Organization that works for Women Empowerment and Welfare) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm (5' 4") |
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| Weight | 60 kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Did not Attend |
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| College | Did not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | Self-study |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Year | 1972 |
Family
| Husband | Name Not Known (an Ice-cream Vendor) |
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| Children | Five children (Names not publicly disclosed) |
| Parents | Poor Shepherd |
Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress |
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| Political Journey |
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| Founder | Gulabi Gang (founded January 2006) |
| Notable Achievements |
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| Former Occupation | Government Health Worker |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She leads the "Gulabi Gang" in the impoverished Bundelkhand regions of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 2. She was a victim of child marriage, wedded at 12 to an ice cream vendor from Banda district of UP. | |
| 3. By 20, she was a mother of five, inspiring her to start Gulabi Gang for women empowerment and child education. | |
| 4. With no formal education, she taught herself to read and write, determined to uplift Bundelkhand women. | |
| 5. Gulabi Gang members wear pink sarees and carry pink bamboo sticks for their activities, chosen for its neutrality. | |
| 6. What began small, Gulabi Gang is now a vibrant women's movement with over 270,000 members across UP and neighboring regions. | |
| 7. Gulabi Gang members wear pink sarees and carry bamboo sticks for their activities. | |
| 8. In 2014, she was removed from her official leadership position by social activist Jai Prakash Shivharey, though she remains involved with the organization. | |
| 9. The 2014 Bollywood film 'Gulaab Gang' was inspired by her story and the Gulabi Gang movement. | |
| 10. Gulabi Gang activities include offering shelter to widows, pressuring authorities, distributing food, teaching economic independence and self-defence to women, and helping rape victims get justice. | |
| 11. The Gulabi Gang's mission focuses on empowering women through skill development, economic independence, and confidence-building to safeguard them against abuse and improve their livelihoods. | |
| 12. She was born the daughter of a poor shepherd in Uttar Pradesh. |
