Seven questions with Asmita about her new book, war psychology, and surviving cancer
Summary
Leela Sharma ‘Asmita’, a former Maoist brigade vice-commander, discusses her new book Yuddha Lade, Cancer Jite, which links her wartime experiences with her battle against cancer. She says the book is meant to show that cancer can be beaten and to share the psychology of war, survival, and rebuilding life after conflict.
Key Points
- Leela Sharma ‘Asmita’ releases her new book Yuddha Lade, Cancer Jite, in Dang today, combining her experiences in war and cancer.
- She says the cancer battle was more painful than fighting with guns, and that motherhood made the struggle even more personal.
- Asmita reflects on women’s roles in the People’s War, the peace process, and the continuing inequality faced by women in society.
- She says she is now focused on self-discovery, meditation, exercise, and using writing to share positivity with society.
