Pink Sari Revolution - A Tale of Women and Power in India by Amana Fontanella khan

Pink Sari Revolution is an inspirational story about the fight for a young girl, Sheelu, who was held and abused by a local politician.

Summary of the Book

When Sampat Pal, commander of the Pink Gang heard that Sheelu might face imprisonment for stealing from a local politician, she and the Pink Gang decided to fight for justice. Things were bad for Sheelu as she had recently complained about being assaulted by a person in the politician’s household. The ladies in their pink saris fought till justice was provided to Sheelu, and author, Amana Fontanella-Khan, tells us their story. This is the story of strong women who are not afraid to win their battle against oppression and injustice.

About Amana Fontanella-Khan

Amana Fontanella-Khan is a contributor for The New York Times, the Financial Times, the Financial Times Weekend Magazine, Slate magazine, the Christian Science Monitor, the Daily Beast, and Condé Nast Traveller. She used to be a Contributing Editor at Vogue India.