Inspiration+and+Achievements

Inspiration and Motivation Her inspirations were the Durga, the Hindu goddess of shakti, strength and power, and Mohandas K. Gandhi, the Indian statesman and humanitarian who had fought for equality among all people. At an interview once, she said - "Inspiration comes from inside my heart".

Noteworthy Achievements During term in parliament, she was able to provide some omfort for people in small villages, including setting up some schools, providing drinking water, and building roads. She also formed 'Eklavya Sena', an organization that teaches women and men of the lower caste self-defence. The school teaches them boxing and Lati (fighting with sticks).