Jayalalithaa reaches out to victims via WhatsApp
In the post, Jayalalithaa begins with a vanakkam and goes on to address herself as everyone's “beloved sister”
Chennai: In an emotionally charged audio message, released in a WhatsApp post, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has informed people affected by flood that she will standby them at the time of their distress and vowed to redress their grievance.
In the post Jayalalithaa begins with a vanakkam and goes on to address herself as everyone’s “beloved sister”. “You are affected by flood caused by continuous unprecedented rainfall, which was highest in 100 years. I am deeply concerned with the grief and sorrow you are facing. Do not worry. This is your government and you have given me power to face any challenge. I will be with you forever. I assure that soon I will salvage you from the misery and bring back to life,” the post reads.
“On my instruction, relief operations have been carried out in a war footing. Ministers, government employees, police, Tamil Nadu fire and rescue service personnel, armed forces, National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Rescue Force and volunteers have jointly worked hard along with you.”
“I am carrying all your sorrow on my shoulder. I do not have personal life and no relatives. I am not a selfish person.” Referring to the people, she said “You are everything for me.
My house and heart is Tamil Nadu. I will dedicate entire life for you as you are affectionately calling me as ‘Amma’, over shadowing the name Jayalalithaa, which was christened by my parents.”
“This government is known for conquering natural disaster in the past and I will prove it again now. Do not lose hope I will alleviate all the sorrow.” The message ends with ‘Thank you’.
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