WOMEN IN POWER

The path to India's independence was long and hard. Our freedom fighters had to brave countless sacrifices and negotiations before their dream could become reality. However, simply achieving independence was not the end goal. The leaders of our country wanted to make India a strong and stable nation that could take its place on the world stage. To this end, 389 brilliant and fearless leaders came together to form the Constituent Assembly, with the aim of drafting independent India's own constitution. The Constituent Assembly was a representative of all the people of our diverse land, with members belonging to all regions, communities and backgrounds, coming together for one purpose. This large and diverse group also consisted of 15 women.

Amar Chitra Katha brings you the stories of these women who broke all barriers of tradition and social norms. They fearlessly fought for the rights of women, children and the marginalised people of our society, so that their safety and wellbeing would be assured in the constitution. They argued and debated and stood shoulder to shoulder with the men as our nation went through this momentous transformation. These icons proved that there is nothing that can keep a woman from achieving her destiny. They will remain inspirations for generations to come.