At age 12, when children are deciding on toys or books, Sunita had to pick between a (child) marriage and (forced) employment with Naxals. She chose neither. With her elder brother’s help, Sunita left her village Karampalli and came to a residential school for girls (KGBV) in Bhamragad, Gadchiroli, cut off from her 18-member family save for her brother.
What I want to be
A police officer. The Naxal movement is strong here. They take girls and boys to join the movement. I’m saving Rs 50 every month that I get from a state scheme
My idea of India
India is a sweet home where different people live together with love for each other.
What religion means to me
It doesn’t hold much importance for me.
Am I happy where I am?
Yes, but like everyone else I would like to move on from where I am. I have never gone out of Bhamragad. I want to see Mumbai, see how people live there.
What money means to me
It is that food which never satisfies hunger.
What I can’t live without
My watch.
My fantasy
To fly in the sky.
