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Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran, who gained national attention as the youngest mayor in the country, has sparked a debate after a photograph of her working in her office with her one-month-old baby went viral on social media.    Please watch the video to know the details.    #Thiruvananthapuram #MayorAryaRajendran #ViralNews                 ~HT.178~PR.154~ED.194~

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00:00 Trivandrum Mayor Arya Rajendran, who gained national attention as the youngest mayor in

00:06 the country, has sparked a debate after a photograph of her working in her office with

00:12 her one-month-old baby went viral on social media.

00:17 The image of Mayor Arya Rajendran reviewing files while carrying her infant garnered mixed

00:24 reaction from the public.

00:26 Some commented her as a tride-blazing example of a woman who effortlessly manages both her

00:33 professional and personal responsibilities, emphasizing the potential for achieving a

00:39 perfect work-life balance.

00:41 Many saw her actions as a testament to the idea that motherhood need not hinder a woman's

00:49 career ambitions.

00:51 Besides plaudits, the photo also drew criticisms and online trolling.

00:57 Critics questioned the authenticity of the image, deeming it a mere photo opportunity.

01:03 Some comments highlighted the privilege that women in high-ranking positions enjoy, contrasting

01:10 this with the challenges faced by daily wage labourers who lack such privileges.

01:16 The photograph has sparked important discussions regarding the need for childcare facilities,

01:23 including credit centres within workplaces.

01:26 Simultaneously, the previous government directives discouraging children's presence in government

01:32 offices has resurfaced as a topic of debate.

01:36 Arya Rajendran, who is 24-years-old, secured her position as the youngest mayor in the

01:42 country when she assumed office in 2020 at the age of just 21.

01:49 She is married to CP ML Sachin Dev, the youngest MLA in the current Kerala Assembly.

01:55 The couple welcomed their baby girl on August 10, which further stoked discussions among

02:00 the netizens about the challenges and opportunities faced by women in public office while juggling

02:07 motherhood.

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