Elderly Kerala Man, Praised By PM Modi, Accuses Sister Of Taking Away His Rs 5 Lakh Financial Aid

Things changed for the better for N.S. Rajappan as Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded him during his "Mann Ki Baat" address. Following this, well-wishers started sending him money, however, now he has accused his sister of taking his financial aid.

NS Rajappan - Video Screenshot: Youtube/PMO India

Thiruvananthapuram: N.S. Rajappan, who was lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contribution to protecting the environment by picking up waste from the Vembanad lake, has accused his sister of taking away all his money.

Rajappan, whose legs are paralysed, belongs to Kumarakom. His environmental work began getting noticed when local TV channels covered his endeavour along with how lives his life in really limited means.

N.S. Rajappan has been rowing his small boat for several years where he collects all the plastic waste, including bottles that are thrown into the Vembanad lake. After collecting the waste, he earns his livelihood by disposing of the collected material.

Things changed for the better as Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded him during his "Mann Ki Baat" address on January 31, saying: "He is unable to walk due to paralysis but that has not affected his commitment towards cleanliness.. we must also take inspiration from Rajappan ji and contribute towards cleanliness as much as possible".

After PM Modi's appreciation, well-wishers started sending money to Rajappan. He opened a joint account with his sister Vilasini to receive contributions from people who sympathised with his difficult circumstances.

"Recently when I went to the bank with my nephew, I was told Rs 5,08,000 had been withdrawn by my sister Vilasini. They have also taken away two of the small boats that I got. I have filed a complaint with the Kottayam Superintendent of Police," said Rajappan.

When the media reached the residence of Rajappan's sister to know her side of the story, Vilasini angry turned the reporter away saying: "I don't need to tell you what has happened. Now that there is a case, I will tell the police, when they ask me".

The police have begun a probe into the matter.

(With Agency Inputs)