From Floods to Friendship: Kerala CM's Heartfelt Bond

Sita Lakshmi Ammal, an elderly woman, formed an unexpected bond with Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan during the 2018 floods. Attending his swearing-in ceremony, she expressed her deep affection for him, regarding him as her son. The reunion was poignant and highlighted their enduring friendship.

During the devastating Kerala floods of 2018, Sita Lakshmi Ammal met V D Satheesan, now the state’s Chief Minister, marking the beginning of an enduring bond. Ammal cherished Satheesan's compassion during tough times as she was displaced.

This Monday, she was among the attendees of Satheesan's swearing-in ceremony. The event turned remarkably personal for Ammal, who considers Satheesan not merely like a son but as her own. Her wish to reconnect and hug him was granted on stage.

Satheesan introduced Ammal to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, creating a heartfelt moment that highlighted the human stories behind political events.