The dictionary defines perseverance as a continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition. But if the word had a face, it would undoubtedly be Ms. Kavita Bhondwe, a 34-year-old disabled woman, who is also the sarpanch of 2 villages in Nashik district.
She was quoted saying, “Earlier people use to make fun of me, seeing me on crutches. However, I didn’t give up & learnt from my father & village elders. Many did not like the fact that I became Sarpanch at the young age of 25 years.”
Maharashtra: A 34-year-old specially-abled woman is serving the society as Sarpanch of 2 villages in Dindori Taluka, Nashik district.
Currently in her 2nd term, Kavita Bhondwe made changes in Gram Panchayats' affairs & stood up against illegal practices in Dahegaon & Waglud. pic.twitter.com/OlwZD6kGWU
— ANI (@ANI) November 24, 2020
Earlier people use to make fun of me, seeing me on crutches. However, I didn't give up & learnt from my father & village elders. Many did not like the fact that I became Sarpanch at the young age of 25 years: Kavita Bhondwe, Sarpanch of Dahegaon & Waglud villages, Nashik District https://t.co/t7V2nA7iMG pic.twitter.com/IIgWs0Ikkr
— ANI (@ANI) November 24, 2020
People lauded her spirit and remarked that she was an inspiration to many young girls across the country.
Real inspirations!
I really get inspite by the land of Maharashtra as there are so many women in the present and past who are truly exceptional ! https://t.co/zQp8m0kvghMy first motivation from Maharashtra after I moved to Pune was Dr Sakina bedi+ https://t.co/bHDmYRGE9Q
— Anshu Dubey (@AnshuDubey27) November 24, 2020
That is the power of women empowerment. 🙏🚩🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 https://t.co/a6lZhWhuve
— Rajendra Patil (@Rajendrap1078) November 24, 2020
Motivation of the day..🌞🌞🌞
— Sujata Kumari (@SujataK22010513) November 24, 2020
Salute to the Warrior Mom #Sarpanch #KavitaBhondwe
— anuja bali (@anujabali) November 24, 2020
No words. pic.twitter.com/7kIXmn3WRr
— Balaji 🇮🇳 (@Konnect2Balaji) November 24, 2020
Thank you for being such an inspiration.