Chennai: Meet Ashwini 21 years old, a new face from the Narikuravar community, Nomaden tribe, who lives near the famous Seashore Temple in Mamallapuram near Chennai.
Ashwini shot to the center of attention after he expressed his anxiety on the video about poor treatment moored to members of his community.
The video became viral.
He said it was a blast after suppressing the insults of the year.
It caught the attention of the Minister of Human Resources and CE PK Sekar Babu, which reached and shared food with him on Friday.
“It’s not so much about being denied food during Annadhanam (offering free food) at the temple.
It was the way we were treated by temple staff, which served food that made me angry.
I talked from my heart (entered video).
We also humans and us Must be treated with dignity, “Ashwini said.
68 Narikuravar family settled in Pooncheri in Mamallapuram 27 years ago.
They took out beads that live along the coast near Mamallapuram temple, popular tourist destinations.
Non-governmental organizations and generous build houses for them in Pooncheri and call it Narikuravar village.
Request repeatedly in the community for basic facilities such as drinking water, road approaches and street lights, however, in vain.
As soon as the video of the rude words became viral, the officials came knocked on the door.
“They told me that the Minister (PK Sekar Babu) wanted to see me.
He called me ‘Sagothiri’ (sister) and had food with us at the temple where we were rejected by Annadhanam a few days ago.
He treats us respectfully,” said Ashwini.
Moved by his request for basic facilities for their village and his request to meet with the main minister “Stalin Aiya”, the minister organized ‘Annadhanam’.
“I am proud of my sister.
His words attracted the attention of the government, bringing collectors and other officials to our village,” said Ashwini Keerthika’s sister, 19.
Chengalpattu Collector Ar Rahul Nadh promised to give them a pedesta (land land) and home -House.
For homeless families under the government housing scheme.
Ashwini remembers that the government bus that offers a free vehicle for women does not stop for them.
It’s not just a lack of transportation and civil facilities.
“We want our children to study well and live a decent and dignified life.
We need the opportunity to grow.
But the teachers treat our children indifferently and often ask why they need to learn.
Some children, hence, no Want to go to school.
Because of their indifferent attitude.
They must help our children to study well and help us move in life, “Ashwini said.