Letter to Editor:
Woman of substance
This refers to the news report, “Woman of substance: Muktsar’s Jinder plies a rickshaw for living” (June 19). A 30-year-old woman, Jinder Kaur, of Muktsar plies a rickshaw to earn her living after her husband Roop Singh deserted her and married another lady, as she could not bear a child. It is her determination to earn by working, though rickshaw-plying is a male-dominated profession.
More commendable thing is that Jinder Kaur does not accept help of any type from any quarter out of mercy or courtesy. She is a self-determined woman who believes in working and earning with respect. She says that she earns about ~100 per day and pays ~40 as rent for the rickshaw. I commend her courage and determination. It is a lesson for other destitute women who look for mercy and help from others to survive. Hats off to this bold lady!
RK KAPOOR, Chandigarh
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