Women Leaders in Village Panchayats

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workers in schools. I work with women and that is why we were able to win
the award. The Panchayat Mandali has supported me through every problem
and challenge that has confronted me. Even today, they stand by me and that
is why I am able to fulfill my responsibilities with utmost confidence. When I
had filed my nomination, seven other women had also filed their nominations
against me and six out of them withdrew their nominations. I had won the
elections against the last candidate by 380 votes. I owe my win to the members
of the Panchayat Mandali. This is the primary reason why I decided to work
with women and on their issues and concerns. I give utmost importance to the
Panchayat, sometimes even more than I do to my home.

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