Rajasthan: Man seeks CM Ashok Gehlot’s help, gets artificial hands within 24 hours | Jaipur News

CM Gehlot, after hearing Pankaj Meena plight, directed his officials to immediately provide him with the required relief.

Jaipur: Pankaj Meena (25), who had lost both his hands in an accident, was in for a positive change in his life. He went to the CM’s residence on July 19 with a request for help and with the CM’s intervention, he got artificial hands fitted on Tuesday. Meena, a resident of the tribal-dominated Kagdar area, had lost both his hands in an accident. He approached CM Ashok Gehlot on July 19 with a request for help.
He didn’t expect that his life would change the next day. “CM Gehlot, after hearing his plight, directed his officials to immediately provide him with the required relief. The officials reached out to Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayta Samiti for artificial hands the same day. Sensing the urgency of the matter, the samiti fitted hands on Meena on Tuesday,” said an official statement.
After having lost both his hands in childhood while working in the field, he didn’t lose hope and completed class X. He wanted to help his family but due to his physical condition, couldn’t do so. “I have been struggling without hands since childhood. I never imagined that my problem would be resolved so quickly. CM Gehlot is a messiah for the poor,” said Meena. tnn