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Shackled by fate, freed by courage
The New Indian Express
|March 30, 2025
Twelve years of bonded labour stole R Asha's freedom, but not her spirit.
What began as a small loan of ₹4,000 to build a hut became a nightmare, trapping her family in a wood-cutting unit in Ranipet. Beaten, underpaid, and forced to work without hope, Asha endured relentless suffering—until her rescue in 2017. Today, she has turned her pain into purpose, leading efforts to support and uplift fellow survivors.
As a leader in the Released Bonded Labourer's Association (RBLA), she ensures that others never endure what she once underwent, proving that resilience can break even the strongest chains.
Now 37, Asha helps labourers obtain crucial documents like Aadhaar cards, ration cards, and community certificates, enabling them to access government benefits. Most importantly, she lends emotional support to survivors still struggling to regain their lives and raises awareness in her community about the perils of bonded labour.
यह कहानी The New Indian Express के March 30, 2025 संस्करण से ली गई है।
हजारों चुनिंदा प्रीमियम कहानियों और 10,000 से अधिक पत्रिकाओं और समाचार पत्रों तक पहुंचने के लिए मैगज़्टर गोल्ड की सदस्यता लें।
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