Ward Member means that one has to struggle everyday. I struggle to leave the
house. My family supported me when I filed my nomination but when I leave
home for Panchayat-related work, which is often, my family, gets annoyed.
Sometimes my neighbours also instigate my family saying, “Your wife goes out
everyday”. I struggle against these challenges as well.
I have also undertaken other development initiatives especially for single
women. In addition, I have facilitated the construction of a well for drinking
water, facilitated the provision of housing for economically marginalised
families, and of job cards and employment to economically marginalised
families under NREgS: encouraging women and especially single women to
work under NREgS; and so on.
This work has helped me overcome my fear and hesitation. I can tell the
distinction between right and wrong now. I have gained the courage to raise
my voice against discrimination and violence. I have the confidence to face
challenges and move ahead.