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Odisha's first Muslim woman MLA Sofia Firdous terms her victory message of brotherhood

IndiaTimes Monday, 10 June 2024
Sofia Firdous, an IIM Bangalore alumnus, became the first Muslim woman MLA of Odisha, winning the Barabati-Cuttack Assembly seat. Emphasizing brotherhood and unity, she attributes her victory to the people's focus on development over religion. Firdous entered politics to continue her father's legacy and aims to strengthen the opposition's role.
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