Amma!!!

A people's leader.  Pro-poor. Gutsy. Amma!

She was an enigma at a personal as well as at a political level. For a lady to be all alone, to come out against all odds and top in grand style, only she can. A true inspiration to many, courageous & resilient and rightly called the Iron lady after Indira Gandhi, she has been there, seen it all and done it through tough times.

Being apolitical has not stopped many admiring Amma who has been immensely popular among her party men and opposition alike. For the opposition parties to come over and praise her the way they did at her funeral shows the sheer respect she has earned among all. 

I've not been a great fan of Politics which I don't take pride of anyway. However, I have always admired Amma's fearless and gutsy stance every time she had to face a hurdle. To fight it out among the men she had to and come out victorious for her successive term tells a lot about her gritty character and the ever loving support she carries in this part of the country. 

Under her regime, the Police and policing was genuine, the city safe, the poor well taken care of and the overall growth near good. A big setback in Indian politics and a even huge void in Tamilnadu state politics, her demise has not only got everyone saddened but has left a question on how well things would sustain from where she has left it. Only time will tell!! 

Saluting Amma!! May her soul Rest In Peace!!!

-DC

Chennai bounces back.. stronger than ever!!!

Nature has its way of setting things right. Be it paving way for its water source that has been disturbed by man or restoring humanity. It does both.

Chennai has been flayed with heavy rain over the last month recording over 50 inches of rain which is a new high in a century. With lakes and dams at over 90% of its capacity, risk of flood was always on the cards.

Low lying areas were worst hit. Neck deep water led to causalities and huge monetary loss for the city. People were left stranded for help and basic needs. Flooded roads and risk of cyclones suspended manufacturing and services. Chennai known for its prime lead in automobiles and IT is estimated to have incurred a loss of over 15000 crores due to this. 

In all these, Chennaiites came out of their way in lending a helping hand. Distributing blankets, clothes, water, food and volunteering for rescue. Raising funds and what not. Being there when needed. Putting off all those claims of humanity being lost. Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Jains, It never mattered. All that mattered were lives and it was heartening to see the way people helped people. Immediate relief was in place. The community held up really well and spirit of Chennai came out for everyone to see. Humanity restored.

Now its up to the government to put in place rehabilitation efforts and ensure proper disaster management in future. 

Hopefully everybody stays strong and pull it off together and help Chennai restore normalcy soon.

Praying for one and all.

-DC

For help and to offer help:
http://www.chennaineedshelp.org/