A Legacy of Her | Digital Media Partner: Beat of Life Entertainment
New Delhi : “A Legacy of Her”,
organized by Anubhav NGO with Beat of
Life Entertainment as the official Digital Media Partner, brought together a compelling gathering of voices to
discuss the realities of women in politics, policy, media, and law. Held at the
India International Centre, the event created space for honest dialogue on
inclusion, safety, representation, and reform.
The program began with an opening
address by Rukmini Singh,
General Secretary of Anubhav NGO, who set the tone for the conversations ahead
and outlined the event's purpose.
The opening session featured Barkha Singh, former Chairperson of
the Delhi Commission for Women, and Mamta
Yadav, Member of the Haryana Public Service Commission. They raised
concerns about the structural gaps that still limit women’s participation in
politics — from the absence of POSH committees in parties to financial
inequality.
Mamta
Yadav reflected:
“Women have always been a part of Indian political history — from Rani
Lakshmibai to Sarojini Naidu. But even today, despite being educated, many
women are not economically independent. Politics requires financial capacity,
and until women achieve that, their participation will always be limited.”
On the theme of digital
misinformation and online harassment, Nupur
Sharma, Advocate and former BJP spokesperson, remarked:
“Social media is a
double-edged sword, where anyone can spread rumors, and people accept them
without verification. The question is — are we even distinguishing between
truth and lies anymore? Awareness doesn’t come from consumption alone; it
depends on how we use the information. Are people blindly following a
narrative, or are they thinking critically?”
Rashmi
Samant, the first Indian woman elected
President of Oxford University’s Student Union, and Smriti Rastogi, Political Editor at Jagran New Media, emphasized
the risks of unverified reporting and how media speed often overrides accuracy,
resulting in long-term harm.
In the legal session, Dr. Ranjana Kumari, Adv. Abha Singh, and Yogita Bhayana explored the gap
between law and lived reality — especially in cases concerning domestic
violence, marital rape, and the perception of misuse of women-centric laws.
The event also featured a deeply
impactful stage performance of “Pinjraa”,
written and directed by Sameer Ahsan
and presented by Zariya Neo Theatre
Group. The play illustrated the seven stages of domestic violence with
powerful storytelling and silence-breaking clarity.
Adding a beautiful cultural touch to
the evening, Dev Anand Jha
performed a heartfelt song that captivated the audience and brought warmth to
the program.
More than just a conversation, “A
Legacy of Her” stood as a call to reform — not just to include women in
public discourse, but to support, protect, and amplify their presence through
real, lasting change. The event’s reach and impact were further extended by Beat
of Life Entertainment : Digital Media
Partner.