As a Muslim girl, it was difficult to step out of the house. It was even more impossible to walk around wearing a burqa. But Sajida Siddiqui from Dang made every difficulty possible. She started her social leadership as a teenager by raising her voice for the rights of Muslim women.

At the age of 19, she formed a social organization called 'Sisa' targeting Muslim women for the first time in Dang. Leading it, she started looking for ways to empower Muslim women financially. The Sisa organization, established 23 years ago, is Siddiqui's identity.

Siddiqui, who entered politics after establishing herself through various social campaigns, is now a proportional member of parliament from the CPN-UML. She became an MP from the Muslim quota. 42-year-old Siddiqui has gone through many struggles before entering the journey to parliament.

She led the Muslim community at a time when society was telling her not to listen to children. ‘When the organization was formed, everyone criticized it at first. I thought that women would not be able to come out until men became aware, so I included men in the organization,’ she said. ‘Initially, men were also afraid to sign the statute. They agreed only after explaining many things.’

She became the president of Sisa Nepal Sanstha and also the founding president of Sisa Kalash Savings and Loan Cooperative Society. She made many efforts to advance the Muslim community in the political, economic and social fields. She is currently the central vice-president of Nepal Muslim Ittehad Sanstha.

There is currently no UML MP in Dang. She is the sole representative of Dang district from UML. UML central member Siddiqui said that she planned to make her first trip to parliament fruitful. ‘I want to make my first parliamentary trip achievement-oriented,’ she said, ‘I will play an effective role at the policy-making level.’

Before entering politics, she was active in the social sector. Her activism has made her a place in politics. She has worked for two decades in the field of social justice, women's empowerment and the upliftment of backward communities.

She said that the UML leadership has sent her to the federal parliament on a proportional representation basis, appreciating her loyalty, dedication and activism towards the party. She said that she will raise the voice of the development, social justice and backward communities of Dang district in the parliament.

She said that she will play an active role in ensuring the rights of women, Muslim community, Dalits and the underprivileged. 'I will also raise the issues of education, health, infrastructure development and employment opportunities of Dang with priority,' she said, 'I will work to enhance the dignity of the parliament by becoming the voice of the people.'

Siddiqui's parliamentary journey, which succeeded in entering national politics by making a name for herself through social work at the local level, has become a source of inspiration for women and minority communities of Dang. Siddiqui has also contributed to the social and political fields as well as the media field. She has established Sisa Media House and is running 'Gramin Update Online'.

Siddhique said that the online platform was launched with the aim of highlighting the activities, development and problems of the rural areas and bringing local voices to the national level. She has made her own identity through social service, community leadership and political activism.

Reaching the federal parliament representing the Muslim community is considered an important achievement not only for her but also for the Muslim community and women of Dang. Born and raised in Ghorahi, Siddhique had a tendency to do different things from a young age. Her style of trying to change the traditional style and get acquainted with the new society has made her a social leader and MP.

While working in the social sector, she got the opportunity to get to know the problems of different communities closely. She was active in programs related to women empowerment, social inclusion, education and health. She has also worked for those affected by armed conflict.

Even during the COVID pandemic, she actively worked on health, awareness and relief distribution to the helpless. Siddiqui, who actively participates in all current debates and discussions at the district level, is a leader who can take immediate action in any work. She has run various programs for women, children and disadvantaged communities as the president of the Sisa organization. She has worked through the organization in activities such as social awareness, skill development, women's self-reliance and community leadership development.

Siddiqui has especially contributed to the campaign to make women from the Muslim community and other disadvantaged groups socially and economically empowered. She was active in the work of increasing women's awareness in rural areas, ensuring children's education and creating an environment of social inclusion.

Siddiqui has continuously raised her voice in favor of women's rights and building an inclusive society. She has been raising her voice in various programs about the problems and challenges faced by minorities and Muslim women. She said that she is involved in social campaigns with the belief that positive change in society is possible if women are educated and empowered. She said that she became active in political activities, realizing the need to reach the policy-making level for social change. She has been continuously active in the party's work since joining UML. She has been continuously working for her community by representing the Muslim community within UML.