When the Thousand Lights MLA ‘served’ with a ladle
Teynampet resident D.M. Prakash celebrated 750 days of his daily 'annadanam' meal initiative by hosting a grand event at Semmozhi Poonga. The event featured service from local MLA J.C.D. Prabhakar and provided meals to nearly 1,000 daily wage earners and workers.
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The story highlights community-led social welfare initiatives and the intersection of local politics with grassroots charity.
On July 22, when the daily annadanam, a free mid-day meal initiative by Teynampet resident D.M. Prakash crossed a milestone clocking 750 days on the trot, the food was understandably grander than on earlier days. Not only what was offered but how it was offered stood out. Imagine being served food by the MLA of the region: that is exactly what unfolded at the event for a good number of the beneficiaries.
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