In what may be the first instance of a woman-banker joining politics, Meena Sanyal, who is the country head of ABN Amro, decided to take a sabbatical from the bank and contest the Lok Sabha elections. She will contest as an independent candidate.
"This is something that I have been thinking about for a long time but the trigger was 26/11. Mumbai has no plan or a strategy. So, we have seen a steady decline in all aspects, be it social, health or economic parameters," she said.
Her banker-training has come in handy as she has already prepared a draft masterplan. "I am launching a people's campaign where their inputs will also be useful," Sanyal added.
While deciding against accepting campaign contributions to avoid any potential conflict of interest, Sanyal will stay away from media advertisements and posters. She will woo her voters through her website, which is expected to be launched soon.
Image: Meera Sanyal
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