Born at a time when women were not allowed to study or work, Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy, not only overcame numerous barriers to become a doctor, but also championed many social reforms. However, she was not spared from criticism from modern day activists.

In response to those criticisms, Dr V R Devika, founder of Aseema Trust and a cultural activist, has written a book titled, “Muthulakshmi Reddy – A Trailblazer In Medicine And Women's Rights” in English and “Muthulakshmi Reddy – oru makattāṉa camūkac cīrtiruttavātiyiṉ utvēkamūṭṭum vāḻkkai varalāṟu (an inspiring biography of a great social reformer) in Tamil.

The author of these books Dr. V. R. Devika talks to Kulasegaram Sanchayan.

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