TN CM responds to Pawan’s request, Tamilisai appreciates

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Palaniswami on Monday has responded to Pawan Kalyan’s request to rescue the fishermen from Andhra Pradesh trapped in Chennai. The CM assured the Jana Sena chief of care and gave some numbers.

“Srikakulam-40, Kakinada-4 & Odisha-6, in total 50 fishermen are in Chennai harbour. Others from Nellore have deboarded at Nellore-Krishnapattinam harbour. We are expecting 300+ fishermen from other states predominantly from Andhra to reach in the coming days from Deep Sea.  Four community halls for accommodation and other amenities have been arranged for taking care of them. All of them are healthy, safe and secure in Tamil Nadu!” the Tamil Nadu CM tweeted out.

Soon after, Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan appreciated the ‘Vakeel Saab’ actor for making the appeal. “PawanKalyan garu,  your efforts to voice the sufferings of AP fishermen from Srikakulam District stranded in Chennai harbour area due lockdown over the coronavirus threat with Tamil Nadu CMO and his prompt response to help them both laudable good will gestures.  God bless your efforts,” she wrote.

Acknowledging the appreciation, Pawan said, “I am humbled by your message Madam Governor Hon.@DrTamilisaiGuv; your kind message encourages me to stand by helpless people more in the future. I would like convey my heartfelt thanks to @CMOTamilNadu through you.”