
Bi Amma
Bi Amma was a pioneering figure in the women’s rights movement in Pakistan, known for her bold actions in the early 20th century. In 1917, she addressed an all-male meeting of the Muslim League while wearing a burqa, and later removed her veil in 1921 to speak at a mass gathering in Lahore, symbolizing the critical role of women in the struggle for independence and rights.
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Bi Amma made history when she addressed the annual meeting of the all-male League in place of her younger son who had been arrested by the British.
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