Dr B Thomas (Special correspondent)
Even as Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai arrived at his Bengaluru residence after participating in the International Yoga Day celebrations in Mysuru,Shankramma carrying an infant drew his attention.
When the Chief Minister enquired about her problem,Shankramma narrated about the visual impairment and brain related ailments of the child Krishnaveni.
She appealed for help as bearing the treatment cost of lakhs of Rupees was beyond her means.
Responding immediately the Chief Minister assured all help for treatment of Krishnaveni.
Within two hours Bommai wrote a letter to SDM Hospital in Dharwad to provide all necessary tests and treatment of the child free of cost, and stating that the entire cost would be borne from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
The kind gesture turned Shankramma emotional and the happy mother profusely thanked the Chief Minister.
