Maniben Nanavati: Champion of Freedom and Women's Empowerment
Maniben Nanavati, born on February 27, 1905, in Gujarat, was a trailblazer in India's struggle for independence and women's empowerment. Her life and work epitomize the essence of freedom, patriotism, and the fight against colonialism. She was the daughter of Shri Chunilal Jhaveri, a cloth-merchant known for his honesty and selfless service to the community. Maniben lost her parents at a very early age, and her uncle raised her, providing her education at the Jain Girls School and instilling in her the values of Jain scriptures.