Sailabala Das - A Lifestory

The name Sailabala Das is very well known for her strong focus on fairness and making things better in Odisha. Her life's work, a clear sign of her hard work, started way before movies like "Sesha Drushti" came out in 01 January 1997. At that time, she was already working hard to help people at the local level. This amazing woman, who was born into a rich family, picked a different way of life. She gave her life to helping those who were not doing well and fighting for the rights of those who were pushed down. People who worked with her often said she was a "sign of hope." She joined politics with the same strong feeling she showed in her work to help people. She did not join to get something for herself, but because she really wanted to make big changes. Das was always there for the people she represented, which made her respected by her friends and even those who did not agree with her politically. She played a big part in pushing for rules that dealt with important problems like making poverty less and giving women more power. Her hard work showed the feeling of social change that went through India in the late 1900s, a time when there was big progress in fairness. When the Super Cyclone hit Odisha hard in 01 January 1999, she led the work to help people who were hurt. She showed her strength and care for others when they really needed it. Because of her never ending hard work, she has become a true sign of service and giving in Odisha's political and social world.