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New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: It's said that 'Human values should predominate in men's thoughts and life has no meaning without these values...' BJP MP and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir proved to be an epitome that proves humanity does and can transcend all barriers.
In an exemplary act during the nationwide COVID19 lockdown, Gambhir performed the last rites of a woman from Odisha, who had been engaged to look after the MP's child at his residence for the last several years.
The deceased, Saraswati Patra of Kusunpur village in Jajpur district, was reportedly taking care of Gambhir’s child at the latter’s residence in New Delhi. She reportedly had some pre-existing illness and had to be admitted to Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, but she breathed her last while undergoing treatment on April 21.
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Late Saraswati Patra From Odisha[/caption]
Though Gambhir and his office tried to contact the family members of Saraswati to shift her body to Odisha for cremation, it was not possible due to the nationwide lockdown restrictions. Later, the Parliamentarian performed her last rites.
“Taking care of my little one can never be domestic help. She was family. Performing her last rites was my duty. Always believed in dignity irrespective of caste, creed, religion or social status. Only way to create a better society. That’s my idea of India! Om Shanti,” tweeted Gambhir.
Soon, praises poured in for the MP from East Delhi constituency for his humane act.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed gratitude to the cricketer-turned-politician for performing the last rites of Saraswati. "Taking care of Saraswati throughout the course of her illness, he also ensured her dignity in death by performing her last rites himself since her mortal remains could not be sent to her family back home in Odisha," tweeted Pradhan.
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"His act of compassion will enliven the faith in humanity for millions of poor, who are working far from their homes for livelihood and will garner respect from all folds of society," added Pradhan.
