3 Indian women shine on BBC’s 100 inspiring women of 2024 list, they are...

Three Indians have made the BBC's list of the 100 Most Influential and Inspiring Women in 2024. Social activist Aruna Roy, wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, and funerary rites pioneer Pooja Sharma have joined a star-studded lineup that includes stranded astronaut Sunita Williams, Hollywood actress Sharon Stone, rape survivor Gisele Pelicot, Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad, and climate activist Adenike Oladosu.

1. Olympic wrestler Vinesh Pohgat?

Vinesh Phogat, a three-time Olympian and one of India's most decorated wrestlers has been outspoken about gender bias in sports. She won medals in the World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games.?

This year, she became India's first female wrestler to reach an Olympic final, however, she was disqualified for being 100 grams over the weight restriction. Following this, Phogat resigned from wrestling and entered politics.

2. Social activist Aruna Roy?

Aruna Roy, a social activist, has spent more than four decades advocating for the rights of India's rural poor. Roy, a former civil servant, co-founded the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS), which promotes transparency, equitable wages, and government accountability.?

Her efforts were essential in the passage of India's Right to Information Act in 2005.

3. Founder of Bright The Soul Foundation Pooja Sharma?

Pooja Sharma has challenged cultural norms in Delhi by administering burial ceremonies for unclaimed dead, a function normally designated for men in Hindu culture.?

Her mission began after her brother died, and she had to administer his final rites alone.She is the founder of Bright The Soul Foundation, and over the last three years, Sharma has performed over 4,000 last rites for members of diverse religions.?

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