Samba, Oct 9:
Daughter of a former Army man, 28-year-old Rukmani Sambyal is set to contest the Jammu and Kashmir local body elections from Samba’s Kehli Mandi region as an independent candidate. Rukmani is currently pursuing a Master’s degree. In a conversation with news agency , she said that instead of blaming the government, it would be better to enter politics and bring about the necessary changes. “My family is very interested in politics and that is how I got interested in this. I think we easily blame the government, but if one can participate and bring about a change that will be much better. Participation is the only way to bring about a change. If we do not vote or participate in improving things around us how will we get better? I always wanted to bring about a change for good,” Rukmani said. Rukmani said that she was contesting the municipal elections to see what good she can do. “My family has supported me in this. I will now be connected to people of all ages and all of them will have different expectations, I will have to fulfil them. To ensure that social schemes reach all will be my priority. A science graduate from Jammu and Kashmir University, her inspiration is External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. “Nirmala Sitharaman, Smriti Irani and many other women are at very important positions and that is the evidence that women are no less. My inspiration is Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. I think women did not have as many opportunities but now that we have been given a chance, I am
Former Armyman’s
sure we will do our best.” Polling for local body elections in Samba will take place on October 13.
