Aruna Roy - A Lifestory

Aruna Roy's life is a story of working hard for fairness in India. Her work started long before the movie Gandhi came out in 1982; the movie shows the same spirit of peaceful protest that guides her. She's closely tied to the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS), a group she helped start in 1987. This group, formed because of the problems faced by poor people in Rajasthan, pushed the government to be open and honest. Their work to get the Right to Information Act passed in 2005 was very important. This law, a big win for her hard work, helps India's democracy. People who know her say she's a great inspiration. They say she works without stopping and is totally dedicated. She's great at bringing people together and giving a voice to the unheard. She's also a respected teacher, sharing her wisdom with students. She's won many awards, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2000, seen as Asia's Nobel Prize. Her work continues to change India's society and politics.