Shanno Devi
Shanno Devi | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 6 December 1966 – 17 March 1967 | |
| Deputy speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 20 March 1951 – 26 March 1951 | |
| In office 19 March 1962 – 31 October 1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1901 |
| Died | 17 July 1978 |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Occupation | Politician |
Shanno Devi (1 June 1901 – 17 July 1978) was an Indian politician was the first woman speaker of a State Assembly in India. She was member of the Indian National Congress from the state of Punjab. She was the speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly from 6 December 1966 to 17 March 1967, and the deputy speakers of the Punjab Legislative Assembly from 19 March 1962 to 31 October 1966.