Daya Bai: A Lifetime of Courage, Compassion and Justice
Srinagar, Sept. 11 -- Daya Bai, originally Mercy Mathew, is an unsung hero, who lived five decades among the tribals of Central India imparting education, seeking justice and equality. At the age of 86, she is one among few who gave up their name, culture, and comforts for the unprivileged and marginalised. Our Delhi Bureau caught up with Daya Bai while she was visiting Delhi and asked her a few questions. BK - Daya Bai, it is a privilege to meet and talk to you. Will you tell our readers what prompted you to give up a comfortable life at the age of 16 and to plunge into the tribal communities in Central India? DB - As a child, I heard stories from my father. Two of them inspired me to give up my present life and work for the poor and dow...
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