Purnima Verma (born 25 November 1960) is a political and social worker and a Member of Parliament elected from the Mohanlalganj constituency in the

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Early life

Purnima was born on 25 November 1960 in

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(Uttar Pradesh). She married Shripal Verma 10 May 1973 and has three sons and a daughter.

Education and career

Purnima was educated at Rohilkhand University, Bareilly. She was elected to the 11th Lok Sabha in 1996.

Interests and social activities

Purnima has been involved in social service, welfare of women, child and youth development and women & child education. She spends her time reading books and participating in social programmes along with working on the development work in the constituency and participation in political activities.

References

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