Sampat Pal Devi is an Indian social activist from Bundelkhand situated in North India. Sampat Pal Devi came from a conservative family so she got married off in the young age of twelve. She stood up against domestic violence when her neighbour was getting abused. Eventually, she started a group of women named
Gulabi Gang
in support of women’s rights. Pal and the women in the group work for women empowerment and have beaten up several men in the process.
The women members wear pink saris and guard themselves with bamboo sticks. Though she has been behind the bars twice, she continues her fight against domestic violence. Inspired by this social activist, a movie was made called “Gulabi Gang” in which
Madhuri Dixit
played the role of Pal.
Owing to her such heroic acts, she has been recognized nationally and was featured on the Indian TV reality show “
Bigg Boss
” season 6. Speculations were made regarding her stay in the notorious house but she proved herself again by maintaining her stand.
On March 2, 2014, Sampat Pal Devi was removed from her role as the head of the group because of allegations like her personal interests. Yet she still remains an inspiration for all the silent women who cannot raise their voice against the injustice they face.