I wrote the following letter this morning to few of my female team members, who braved to come to the office despite a Bandh (a General Strike), where a few political ruffians gather like street dogs and block others from going to work and make a living.
Dear Ruma, Sneha, Rina, Manidipa, Sheela, Farhat & Sulogna,
I truly admire you for the fearless ladies you are. May God empower you to maintain this enviable trait in you for the rest of your lives.
It is powerful women like you, who can truly make a difference to the society by refusing to accept nonsense from its perpetrators.
Do not feel ashamed next time to offer a pair of bangles to the so-called men cowering in their homes, shunning away their duty and self respect, just at the call of some spineless politicians who in the first place make a living off other people’s hard work, just like lowly scavengers do in a jungle.
I am proud that you are part of my team, and have taken the liberty to put this letter up on my blog.
Best regards,
Anil Kariwala