India / Woman immigrant from Pak to contest panchayat elections in Rajasthan

Neeta Sodha, an immigrant from Pakistan who was recently given Indian citizenship is contesting panchayat elections in Rajasthan's Natwara. "I came to India 18 years back but I got the citizenship four months ago and now I'm fighting the Sarpanch elections," she said. Neeta added that she wants to work for women empowerment and better education in the village.

India TV : Jan 17, 2020, 11:27 AM
Neeta Sodha, a Pakistani immigrant who got Indian Citizenship four months back will be contesting panchayat elections in Rajasthan's Natwara. Sodha said: "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."

Neeta maintained that she wants to work for women empowerment and better education in the village. 

"I will try my best women forward. I will for better education and hospital. 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 that Pakistan. Since the time I have come here I have received great support from the people which helped me to move forward."