INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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Updated: Jan 17, 2020 08:45 IST
Tonk (Rajasthan) [India], Jan 17 (ANI): Neeta Sodha">Neeta Sodha, an immigrant from Pakistan who was recently given Indian
citizenship is contesting panchayat elections in Rajasthan's Natwara."My father in law has been an active member in Panchayat and guides
me in my political journey
I came to India 18 years back but I was given nationality just 4 months ago and now I am fighting for the Sarpanch elections," said
Sodha.Neeta said that she wants to work for women empowerment and better education in the village."I will try my best to take women forward
I will work for better education and hospitals
Most importantly, I will ensure that women are given their wages for better growth and prosperity of the village," she added.Sharing her
experience in India, she said, "India has a better living condition for women and education than Pakistan
Since the time I have come here I have received great support from the people which helped me to move forward." (ANI)