Citizens Against Corruption - Philadelphia organized a Meet & Greet with Dr. Kiran Bedi and screened the movie on her “Yes, Madam, Sir,” which has won accolades at several international film festivals.
Dr. Kiran Bedi is the super women idolized by many for her integrity, bravery, determination; a full packed hall at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Devon, Pennsylvania on Sunday, September 23rd saw Dr. Kiran Bedi mesmerizing a captivated and thrilled audience as she shared her experiences.
Mr. Ravi Mayreddy welcomed the audience and started the program. YES MADAM, SIR, the inspiring non-fiction feature film screened in the auditorium. Mrs. Lalitha Shetty introduced Dr. Kiran Bedi.
When Dr. Kiran Bedi started to talk, it was easy to see how she has become a celebrated role model for women all over the world. Dr. Kiran Bedi gave an illuminating talk; she talked at length about her role as Police Adviser in the U.N. Department of Peacekeeping Operations. There was an interesting Q & A session asking her questions that ranged from why did she choose to be a cop, what advice could she give young women inspired by her, to what role she can play in anti-corruption movement to her entry into politics. She enlightened the audience about the anti-corruption bill and the support & impact the common man can provide. She also said, "It's all about governance. The principles of governance are similar whether in finance or in public service.” A confident, commanding presence, Dr. Bedi told an audience at this moment she is not looking into joining the politics.
Ms. CS - the only Indian Women Police officer in Pennsylvania & Mrs. Saroja Sagaram felicitated Dr.Kiran Bedi and Mr. Ravi Potluri coordinated the event.
Apart from her community work Dr. Kiran Bedi has founded the India Vision Foundation to continue her work in education, rural development, to help the physically and mentally challenged, sports promotion and prison reforms. Apart from the prisoners themselves, children of prisoners too have benefited greatly through the foundation. They have been provided schooling and the ability to fend for themselves as a result. She introduced India Vision Foundation to audience and more than 10 people came forward to involve and contribute to the foundation. For more information on Dr. Kiran Bedi and her work go towww.Kiranbedi.com.
This event organized by Citizens Against Corruption Committee - Ravi Mayreddy, Ravi Potluri, Saroja Sagaram, Lalitha Setty, Mallik Budhavarapu, Parag Shah, Subash Karra, Sambaiah Kotapati, Kiran Kothapalli, Sreedhar Gudala, Vasu Donur, Madhava Reddy & Bobby Yerra. Volunteers Bhaskari Budharavapu, Meera Mayreddy, Sumanth Donur etc helped the organizers. Raj Kakkerla helped the organizers by capturing photos. Organizers conveyed special thanks to Pam Khwatra, friend of Kiran Bedi and G30 USA team for making this event happen. This event is Supported by New Bawarchi Indian Restaurant -79 E Germantown Pike East Norriton, PA 19401.
Other Prominent Community members attended the event are Nagender, Srinivas Sagaram, Siva Shetty, Kiran Mittapalli, Dr. Ravindra Reddy Kandula, Dr. Hyma kandula, Srinivasa Rao, Dr. Hema Jonnalagadda, Radha Gunturi, Vilas Desai, Sateesh, Ravindar Sudini, Srinivas Penugonda, Somi, Narayana Reddy, Kamal, Raj Kakkerla, Sudheer Raju, Bhaskar Sarikonda, Suresh Reddy, Sateesh, Rammohan Talluri, Murali, Suresh, Raj Thota, Kumar etc attended the event.
YES MADAM, SIR, the inspiring non-fiction feature film by award-winning Australian filmmaker, Megan Doneman, on the life story of India's most revolutionary, Kiran Bedi. Narrated by Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, and filmed over six years, YES MADAM, SIR has been scooping the awards and garnering rave reviews during its run on the worldwide film festival circuit. For more information about the movie please visit http://www.kiranbedifilm.com/.
