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I am currently a Masters student in Social and Public Policy. Over the past two months at the University of Leeds, I have developed a sincere regard and appreciation for the work of the Dr. Ambedkar Society, and I hope to contribute to its causes in the best way I can.

I have significant experience in leadership roles from my previous university as well as from my prior organization. I believe that my extensive experience engaging with students, officials, and citizens from diverse backgrounds will enable me to support the Dr. Ambedkar Society effectively during this academic year.

I have planned, organized, and executed numerous events including lectures, workshops and collection drives, and possess the skill set required to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of Events Secretary. I also understand that it is important to step beyond that role when needed and support the other office-bearers in organizing and leading the society. I’m committed to doing that and to handling all responsibilities with sincerity and diligence.

Candidate Statement: Event Secretary
I am nominating myself for the role of Event Secretary of the Dr. Ambedkar Society.

Long before I knew the title “Event Secretary,” I was already doing the work — quietly, joyfully, and with deep belief in the power of shared learning. In school, I led student initiatives that brought technical experts, educators, and practitioners into our classrooms — not for formal lectures, but for hands-on sessions where theory met real life. We didn’t just absorb knowledge; we questioned it, tested it, and made it ours.

At university, I continued this mission — organising peer-led study circles, hosting film screenings on caste and resistance, and creating spaces where students could speak, listen, and grow together. I saw how a single well-planned event could spark a question, heal a silence, or ignite an idea. That’s when I learned: events are not just schedules — they are seeds of change.

The role of Event Secretary demands more than logistics — it requires vision, empathy, and relentless care. It means listening to what the community needs, not just what looks good on a poster. It means ensuring every gathering — whether a workshop, a discussion, or a celebration — is accessible, inclusive, and rooted in Dr. Ambedkar’s ideals of education, liberty, and dignity.

As Event Secretary, I commit to:

Curating monthly “Ambedkar & Beyond” dialogues with scholars, activists, artists, and student voices
Organising practical, skill-building workshops — from public speaking to digital advocacy — led by and for students
Creating creative spaces for expression: poetry, storytelling, art, and film that reflect our struggles and triumphs
Building strong collaborations with other societies, departments, and community groups to amplify our impact
Ensuring transparent communication so no member ever asks, “Was I supposed to know about this?”
I do not seek this role for recognition. I seek it because I have seen what happens when students gather with purpose — and I want to make that happen, again and again, for all of us.

I believe our events should do more than fill a room.
They should awaken minds, strengthen bonds, and carry forward Babasaheb’s legacy — not just in words, but in action.

I humbly ask for your vote — not because I have all the answers, but because I am ready to listen, learn, and lead with heart.

Thank you for considering my nomination.
Together, let’s make every event a movement.

Vote Divya — For Events That Educate. That Connect. That Transform.