140th Birth Anniversary: Who Was Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy? 7 Facts About India’s Pioneer Woman Legislator and Social ReformerOn Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy's birth anniversary, here's a look at seven lesser-known facts about the pioneering doctor, legislator and social reformer who transformed women's rights in India. 140th Birth Anniversary of Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy (IMG: Pinterest)New Delhi: Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy is counted among the finest pioneers of medicine, politics and social reforms in India. She Became British India's First Woman LegislatorIn 1927, Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy created history by becoming the first woman member of a legislative council in British India after being nominated to the Madras Legislative Council. She Founded the Adyar Cancer InstituteRecognising the need for specialised cancer treatment in India, Dr. Reddy founded the Cancer Institute (WIA) in Adyar, Chennai, in 1954.