Life as I have Seen It

Author(s): Urmila S Dholakia
Publisher: Urmila S Dholakia

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= Life - As I've seen it = education and he quickly found and answer. He appointed Manoramaben, a selfless-service, oriented, fearless and idealistic women's educator to lead the school.
Manoramaben accepted the challenge. The whole scene was being repeated. On one side of the road was Manoramaben and on the other, a violent mob. But the circumstances were different this time. Manoramaben was determined to wage her battle. Like a trained soldier she shouted, "Come on, who is willing to fight me?" No one had seen such a fierce and forceful lady before. The mob dispersed and gave up the fight. It is true that truly brave people can defeat all enemies.
The violence abated, but the protests were displayed on the walls with vulgar graffiti. People started writing slogans. They requested to boycott the school and urged others to think about the dishonor education would bring them! Finally, they resorted to writing. vulgar messages about Manoramaben. These dirty tricks lasted for a short time, but how far can a flat tire travel? In the end, truth is always triumphant. Eventually, women's education became available in the city of Bhuj. The society gradually understood the value of education, and their misgivings were dispelled. A school that started with two girls had increased in number, and this is how Indrabai Girls High School was born.
As time went on, students and classes started growing and now education up until the Metriculate
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