Alive Quote by Jaya Prada
“Because the state I was in, contesting elections with Azam Khan, as a woman, with acid attack threats, threat to my life... I couldn't even tell my mother if I would come back alive whenever I left from home.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal testimony on political threats, 2022
The speaker describes severe personal danger, including acid attack threats, faced while contesting elections, highlighting the extreme risks for women in politics.
In simple terms: Women in politics can face life‑threatening violence.
Support safety and equality for political participants.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaigning
- women's empowerment
- human rights advocacy
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect vulnerable candidates?
- What reforms can reduce political violence?
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