LOSS OF A LEGEND
The
article “A life of struggle” on Captain Lakshmi Sahgal (July 24) offered an
insight into her contribution to the nation as not only a freedom fighter but
also a doctor. She was the embodiment of courage and selfless service. She
enriched our society like few did. She was far ahead of her times and walked on
a path which lesser mortals would have feared to take. India
C.M.
Umanath,
Life is
routine for many of us. Only a few lead a meaningful life of dedication.
Lakshmi Sahgal was one of them. She had no personal agenda.
Her
passing away is a great loss to society. A biography of hers will be useful for
generations to come.
A. Subbalakshmi,
In the
death of Captain Lakshmi Sahgal, the country has lost another of its few
remaining vestiges of the freedom struggle. She was a woman extraordinaire and an icon. Born in an era when women
rarely stepped out of their homes, Lakshmi Sahgal took on the caste system as
only she could. She was not averse to mixing with the most marginalised
sections and fought relentlessly for the temple entry for Dalits and against
child marriage and dowry.
She
donned various hats — of a freedom fighter, medical practitioner, politician,
social worker and champion of the downtrodden. Her simple and unassuming ways
and selfless service endeared her to millions.
N.J. Ravi Chander,
