But aren’t you in a far better position to do something about it?
Priyanka: I am trying to do something in my own way. The problem is that all everyone is interested in is whether I am joining active politics. You know, this has to come from within. No one can force this responsibility on me. If I feel that I have to join, I will. As of now, it is not happening. No one seems to be interested in finding out exactly why I keep coming here.
What brings you here?
Priyanka: There is a small project here, some self-help groups that empower women. I wanted to start in a small way with 60 groups. But they were so enthusiastic that the number went up to 400. There are 6,000 women involved in it. I know it is a drop in the ocean. But they have learnt to save, start an enterprise on their own. I find a lot of happiness in that.