Shirimati Dero alias Vero Kolhi - unknown to the many, is challenging traditional political
paradigms in Sindh. She has become a hope of local community and symbol of courage
and women empowerment in Sindh. She is inspiring thousands of women, children
and men, especially vulnerable section of Sindhi society, the Hindus.
Veero
Kolhi has become the first Hindu woman contesting provincial general elections in
the history of Pakistan. Veero is contesting as independent candidate against Sharjeel
Momon of
Pakistan Peoples Party and others at PS-50 Tandojam-Sindh. While submitting her
papers in Election Commission she declared her wealth as two beds (Charpai),
five mattresses (Rili), cooking pots - and 2,800 rupees savings.
Once herself bonded-laborer of a landlord in
Sindh, Veero has been struggling for bonded-labourers and fighting
against the landlords for labor rights. She
may not win the elections but at least she has given a hope to her people and
gained a huge public support across the province.
Today when we are celebrating International
Labor Day – May 1, this brave lady is fighting alone for labor rights in Sindh!
Many political parties in Pakistan claims to
be pro-poor and laborer – lets see which political party embrace Verro and
takes her mission forward!
Shafiq Solangi
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