Womens day
The women of the HOUSE
On the occasion of the International Day of Women (March 8 ) S.B.VIJAYA MARY presents the view of a few MLAs who shared their political outlook, vision for women and personal insight.
THEY ARE no different from other women but they make a difference to the society. Their presence in the House is not mere numbers — the women Legislators of the State are a force to reckon with today. Overwhelmed they might be by the power vested in them, but they aren’t overawed by the responsibility that goes with it. Their strength stems from self-belief and one can’t but appreciate their optimism to bring about a change in politics. It comes as a pleasant surprise that none of these women introduce themselves by identifying with their Party. Indeed a commendable trait that rises above Party matters! Their constituencies are their extended families and the development work there is 24×7. Their simple and honest remarks were eye-openers to clear thinking and a will to make things happen.
Sunita Lakshma Reddy,
Congress, Narsapur (Medak)
Though I was a student leader in school and college, I never thought I’d enter politics. My husband’s demise during an election campaign saw me enter the field.
I feel dejected over negative comments despite my hard work, but I don’t allow that to affect me. All I do is concentrate on fulfilling people’s needs. In fact, I’m planning to organise some meeting on Women’s Day in my constituency to bring women together and have them discuss their major concerns and issues.
Source: The Hindu March 8 2005