Women, Liberated

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Rita Basnet, who now runs a small retail shop in Koteshwor, Kathmandu, used to be Section Commander in Bethan Smriti Brigade during the conflict period. A dedicated Maoist fighter, whose nom de guerre was Comrade Rashmi, she still wants people to know her role in the political change.

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Lalumaya Moktan, also known as Lila, died in the attack of Jhurjhure of Makawanpur. She was her colleague, a platoon vice commander of Bethan Smriti Battalion.

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Rita Ghimire, also known as Ramila, ran for the post of Deputy Mayor in Manthali Municipality during the local election 2017. Comrade Ramila was platoon commander of Third Division of Anish Kalyan Smriti Brigade.

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Onsari Gharti Magar, also known as Usha, was commissar in 13th Battalion of Bethan Smriti Brigade. She became the House Speaker of the Second Constituent Assembly.

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Rita Ghimire, also known as Ramila, ran for the post of Deputy Mayor in Manthali Municipality during the local election 2017. Comrade Ramila was platoon commander of Third Division of Anish Kalyan Smriti Brigade.