DU passout's poem inspired chapter in Clinton's autobiography

New Delhi, July 20 (PTI) "Too many women in too many
countries speak the same language of silence".

This was a line from a poem which was recited by US
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton while making her point on
the need for women's emancipation across the world.

Clinton first heard the poem, written by Anasuya
Sengupta, a then Delhi University student, when she had come
to India as the US first lady 14 years ago.

Clinton was so impressed that a chapter in her 2003
autobiography was inspired by the poem. The chapter is called
"Silence is Not Spoken Here".

Anasuya is now an activist for women's rights was
present today at DU's convocation hall when Clinton was
interacting with varsity students.

The US Secretary of State said she feels that a
country's progress is linked with the development and
opportunities presented before its women. PTI SPC
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