Prime Minister Modi's assurance of support after his visit to Wayanad was a soothing balm for a grieving Kerala. He'd said that the Centre stood with the Kerala government in the rebuilding process and funds would not be a constraint.
While his words highlighted his grasp of the situation, his gestures offered solace to survivors. He listened to the injured undergoing treatment and some others affected, displayed a genuine understanding of their suffering.
Drawing from his experience as a relief volunteer after the 1979 Morbi dam disaster, he stressed the need for a long-term project to address the issues faced by the child victims of the tragedy.
What the PM said is especially significant , as his message follows - and effectively overrides - some inconsiderate voices from Delhi and the blame game that played out in the days following the calamity.
The PM's message made it clear that this is no time for politics or recrimination but an occasion to stand together and extend a helping hand to those affected. Moreover, the visit has put to rest doubts about the Centre's comprehension of the magnitude of damage and its willingness to share the cost of rehabilitation.
Importantly, the PM refrained from making any big announcement. Instead, he focused on surveying the devastation, spending time with survivors and talking to officials and medical teams in an effort to understand the calamity.
A visit that conveyed confidence in the affected people and had the stamp of a true leader and statesman's actions!
Courtesy. Excerpted from the masthead of the NIE.
Tailpiece.
Got up at a half past 3, the chores and we'd set off for Kochi by a 5' past 6. The battery was connected up at the last moment.
Lekha and I shared a combo at the Ananda Bhavan at Chalakudi.
Dropped Lekha at Fleuri's before the appointed hour of a half past 9. Sat with Chellakkili to understand as to what all happened during a knee-transplant. She's improving.
We were on our return by a half past 3 and reached The Quarterdeck by a quarter to 8.
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