Ruling party MLA D Vinay Bhaskar visited the Sahrudaya Old Age Home and felicitated Yakub Bhi and her husband Mehboob Ali who were running the Home.
Following a story published in these columns on Thursday that Yakub Bhi conducted the last rites of Hindu elderly who died at Home as per his customs, Mr Vinay Bhaskar paid a visit to appreciate their gesture.
Mr. Vinay Bhaskar presented a shawl and bouquet. He promised to ensure funding from government agencies to sustain the 70 inmates at the Home.
Karimnagar MP B Vinod Kumar also telephoned the caretakers and appreciated their services.
The MP also promised to ensure support from Central government departments.
The story got wide response from various sections of the society and many came forward to help the caretakers urging them to continue their work.
