Vinodini came with a bouquet for the Chief Minister
Vinodini, a nine-year-old girl from Kerala, presented a bouquet to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan during his oath-taking ceremony. After suffering a tragic accident that led to the amputation of her arm, Vinodini received support from Mr. Satheesan, who arranged for her to get a prosthetic arm. This heartfelt gesture highlighted the bond between the young girl and the Chief Minister, showcasing the impact of his intervention in her life.
- ▪Vinodini fractured her right arm last September, leading to an infection and subsequent amputation.
- ▪Her family struggled to afford follow-up treatment, and the Health department did not provide assistance.
- ▪Mr. Satheesan intervened, arranging for Vinodini to receive a prosthetic arm, which allowed her to return to school and her hobbies.
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On a day, when thousands had gathered at the Central stadium to witness V.D. Satheesan take oath of office as Kerala’s Chief Minister and the cameras were all trained on the array of VVIPs on stage, one of the quiet moments of the day belonged to Vinodini, the nine-year-old from Pallassana in Palakkad district, who shares a special bond with Mr. Satheesan.Vinodini had come with her mother, Praseeda to attend the ceremony and greet the new Chief Minister, with a bouquet of flowers in her arms, one of which was a prosthetic arm . The story behind it had saddened every Keralite.Last September, Vinodini had fractured her right arm in a fall while playing. She was taken to Palakkad district hospital, where her arm was put in a cast.
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