During Sunday’s Madurai stop, PM Modi held a deeply personal meeting with Thiru Purna Chandran’s relatives, a Lord Murugan ardent follower. Kalishwari, the matriarch, told IANS of the PM’s heartfelt assurances and respect shown.
The gathering featured the widow, Indumati, and young sons, all hosted with honor. Modi conveyed profound grief for Chandran’s loss during Deepam, committing lifelong guardianship: ‘Like parents, I’ll watch over you.’
From BJP’s prompt help post-tragedy to sympathizers’ gestures, Kalishwari voiced deep thanks. On social media, Modi invoked Chandran’s memory, decrying DMK insensitivity and prophesying truth’s and devotees’ triumph.
Background: Court-defied Deepam at Thiruparankundram ignited Chandran’s self-immolation last winter. Modi met all family members intimately.
Concluding with a jab at the government, he stressed inevitable victory of righteousness. Such moments exemplify Modi’s brand of connective governance, turning national sorrow into solidarity.