May 12th 2024.
Over the weekend in Bhubaneswar, a special event took place at the Walking Bookfairs. The occasion was the launch of a highly anticipated book titled, 'Nandini Satpathy: The Iron Lady of Orissa'. The author of the book, Pallavi Rebbapragada, was present to sign copies and engage with the audience.
The founders of the bookstore, Akshaya Bahibala and Satabdi Mishra, were also in attendance. As part of the event, a thought-provoking discussion was held where the author shared her journey of writing the book and the aspects of Nandini Satpathy's life that deeply impressed her.
For those unfamiliar, Nandini Satpathy was the first and only woman to hold the position of chief minister in the state of Orissa. She was also known for her role as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in Indira Gandhi's cabinet. In Delhi, she was famously referred to as 'Indira Gandhi's friend'.
The book takes readers on a captivating journey through Nandini Satpathy's life. It explores her dynamic political career, as well as her strong bond with Indira Gandhi. The two women were brought together by fate and their friendship was fueled by a deep sense of affection and loyalty, as revealed in the book.
During the launch event, Pallavi shared her motivation for writing this book. She explained that she stumbled upon this subject while working on a story about women's reservation and realized that there was very little information available about Nandini Satpathy's life and work. She also expressed her disappointment at the lack of archives maintained in our country, especially when it comes to documenting the achievements of women.
Pallavi continued to shed light on her research process, stating that it was challenging due to the patriarchal society we live in. She discovered that there was more information about Nandini Satpathy in international media than in India and Odisha. She described Nandini as a woman ahead of her time - not only a successful minister and administrator, but also a talented writer, loving mother, devoted wife and a kind human being.
Pallavi emphasized the significance of celebrating Nandini Satpathy's life and legacy. She urged people to remember her for her contributions to the state and its people. This book, according to her, is a testament to Nandini's remarkable life and serves as a reminder of her achievements. The event was a wonderful tribute to an iconic figure and her remarkable journey.
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