On #NationalPanchayatiRajDay, we look at some incredible work of women Panchayat leaders. First, the story of Krishnaveni, a Dalit leader in TN who fought caste, patriarchy and the state during her term. She survived a brutal attack on her.
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Sidamallamma, once a child bride, trained herself as an ASHA worker and today ensures crucial health services reach her remote tribal Panchayat in Padiganalam in Krishnagiri, TN. She aspires to enter state politics one day. #NationalPanchayatiRajDay
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Tenmozhi, a ST Panchayat leader in sylvan Sittilinghi in TN has managed to bring the district's attention to the crucial missing services in this remote village where some hamlets do not have electricity even. #NationalPanchayatiRajDay
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Mazharkodi of Sivangangai dt, singlehandedly bought toilets and drinking water to her parched Panchayat. #NationalPanchayatiRajDay
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