A Heartfelt Reunion at Kerala's Swearing-In Ceremony
During the Kerala floods of 2018, Chief Minister V D Satheesan met elderly Sita Lakshmi Ammal. Their bond endured, leading to an emotional reunion at his swearing-in ceremony, where Ammal embraced Satheesan, whom she considers a son, along with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: 18-05-2026 17:35 IST | Created: 18-05-2026 17:35 IST
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During the devastating Kerala floods of 2018, V D Satheesan, the current Chief Minister, first encountered Sita Lakshmi Ammal while offering relief to affected families.
On Monday, Ammal, harboring a poignant memory of that encounter, attended Satheesan's swearing-in ceremony in Kerala's capital.
She not only reunited with him on-stage, embracing him fondly, but also shared a moment with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, celebrating a bond formed amid crisis.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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