A video of a woman sarpanch delivering an eloquent speech in English has gone viral, captivating viewers across social media platforms. The event, held in Rajasthans Barmer district, gained widespread attention primarily because of the reaction of IAS officer Tina Dabi, the District Collector of Barmer, who was visibly impressed by the village heads command over the language.According to reports, the event took place during a formal function in Barmer, where Tina Dabi was invited as the guest of honour. The viral video showcases Sonu Kanwar, a sarpanch dressed in traditional Rajasthani attire, standing confidently on stage and delivering her speech in fluent English. Kanwar welcomed the district collector and spoke passionately about water conservation, a pressing issue in the region.“I am glad to be part of this day. First of all, I welcome our collector Tina maam. Being a woman, its an honour to welcome Tina maam,” Kanwar said, garnering applause from the audience. Her language skills and poised delivery surprised many, including Ms. Dabi, who was seen applauding with admiration.In Barmer, when Sarpanch Sonu Kanwar, dressed in traditional Rajputi attire and veil, began her speech in English in front of IAS Tina Dabi @dabi_tina, everyone present was surprised. Tina Dabis smile reflected her pride in being among the daughters of Barmer, who, despite… pic.twitter.com/EOAWsecn24— Puneet Singh (@puneetkrsingh) September 15, 2024Tina Dabis reaction goes viralThe video quickly gained traction online, with many praising the sarpanchs linguistic abilities. Tina Dabis reaction, in particular, resonated with viewers, as she appeared genuinely astonished and appreciative of Kanwars fluency. Known for her own academic achievements, Dabi is no stranger to making headlines, having topped the prestigious Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) exam in 2015 on her first attempt. Her sister, Ria Dabi, also followed in her footsteps, securing an all-India rank of 15 in the 2020 UPSC exam.Tina Dabis recent posting in BarmerDabi, who recently assumed her role as the District Collector of Barmer, has previously held significant positions, including serving as the Commissioner of the Employment Guarantee Scheme in Jaipur. Before her transfer to Barmer, she held the post of District Collector in Jaisalmer. As part of a recent reshuffle, her husband, Pradeep Gawande, an IAS officer posted in Bikaner, was transferred to Jalore.
