Call it ambition or urge to become prosperous that made a woman at a 'Silai Kendra' to rise and become an influential manager of Ma Vindyavasini shelter home, which is now accused of running a sex racket.
Now in her late 50s, Girija Tripathi, the manager of the shelter home, was born in Rupai village of Deoria district and got married to Mohan Tripathi of nearby Noonkhwar village.
Mohan was a small time employee at Bhatni sugar mill while Girija ran a dress stitching centre to cope with the poor financial condition of her family.
"When Mohan was on the verge of losing his job due to poor financial condition of sugar mill, Girija successfully protested against the mill management, said Rajesh Kumar, 65, a resident of Bhatni.
With the advent of adult education scheme she came in touch with administrative officials and her centre at Bhatni also started providing training to adults,
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