The article “A life of struggle” on Captain Lakshmi Sahgal (July 24) offered an insight into her contribution to the nation as not only a freedom fighter but also a doctor. She was the embodiment of courage and selfless service. She enriched our society like few did. She was far ahead of her times and walked on a path which lesser mortals would have feared to take. India has truly lost a legend.
C.M. Umanath,Kozhikode
Life is routine for many of us. Only a few lead a meaningful live a life of dedication. Lakshmi Sahgal was one of them. She had no personal agenda.
Her passing away is a great loss to society. A biography of hers will be useful for generations to come.
A. Subbalakshmi,Bangalore
In the death of Captain Lakshmi Sahgal, the country has lost another of its few remaining vestiges of the freedom struggle. She was a woman extraordinaire and an icon. Born in an era when women rarely stepped out of their homes, Lakshmi Sahgal took on the caste system as only she could. She was not averse to mixing with the most marginalised sections and fought relentlessly for the temple entry for Dalits and against child marriage and dowry.
She donned various hats — of a freedom fighter, medical practitioner, politician, social worker and champion of the downtrodden. Her simple and unassuming ways and selfless service endeared her to millions.
N.J. Ravi Chander,Bangalore
