From Sweeper to Sarpanch: Ramilaben’s inspiring rise

Once a contract sweeper in Nidhrad village, Ramilaben Vaghela is now its elected Sarpanch.

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00:00In a village where she once swept the streets, she will now lead from the front.

00:06Meet Ramila Ben Vagela, the newly elected Sarpanch of Nidrad village in Sanand Taluka,

00:11Ahmedabad district. For the past 10 years, Ramila Ben and her husband worked as sweepers,

00:16cleaning the same lanes and corners of the village that she will now help shape as its

00:20selected leader. A ninth pass homemaker and contract sanitation worker, Ramila Ben's win

00:25is historic. Ramila Ben secured 1,260 votes, defeating her rival by a massive margin of

00:31811 votes. From sweeping the streets to sweeping the polls, Ramila Ben Vagela's journey proves

00:37that dignity, determination and leadership can rise from any corner no matter how overlooked.