Jalandhar girl Gurmehar is fire, power in a pen and the Next Generation Leaders by Time Magazine
Her Wikipedia intro says, Indian student activist, but we beg to differ. Because its power and fire in every word she puts on media. Its alot more than a student, an indian and an activist. When it comes to women empowerment and putting your pen to use, we don't think we have another name but Gurmehar on our list. We are extremely proud of you!
Jalandhar Girl Gurmehar Kaur has been referred to as a “Free-Speech Warrior” by the Time magazine and named as one of the Next Generation Leaders. The 20-year-old came into prominence after raising her voice against campus violence at Delhi University in February.
"Why should I keep quiet? While I never asked for it, I was pushed to the forefront. I realised that people listen to what I say. And if I have something positive to say, why shouldn't I say it?" She was quoted as saying by the Time Magazine. This question made all the difference, as no answers could justify.
She posted a photo of herself on social media holding a placard reading, “I am a student from Delhi University. I am not afraid of ABVP. I am not alone.”Gurmehar Kaur says that the recognition has brought to her a more sense of responsibility.
“I am feeling so proud of myself. This selection has given me a fresh life. At times, I have chosen to be just a normal college student, sit back, lead a simple life and not keep on raising my voice. But such recognitions make me stand again and give encouragement to do something again”Jalandhar-based Gurmehar says,
“This selection by Time is also giving me a feeling that my own country could not recognise me, which another country has done. I am so thankful to the people who have stood by me. My family, especially my mother, stood by me like a rock when all those hate messages were being bombarded at me.“
Gurmehar, who has been currently writing a book ‘Small Acts of Freedom’, will be releasing it at Jaipur Literature Festival in January next year. She is also a co-founder of Citizens for Public Leadership, which has prominent people on advisory board, including ex-minister Shashi Tharoor and news anchor Nidhi Razdan.
She is the woman who empowers others, tells women to teach their offspring to make places safe for their own kind (women). Teaching and preaching begins at home. She is the lady who calls war the culprit and not Pakistan the reason of all troubles.
More power to you young lady!
-PTC News
