Every day at 7 pm, Hemant Patel makes his way to the VS Hospital in Ahmedabad, carrying home-made food for more than 400 people. Once at the hospital, the retired engineer distributes the food to the poor relatives of patients – completely free of cost. The food, which is prepared by his wife, includes roti, sabji, khichdi and sweets.
His actions are heart-warming, particularly in light of the fact that the inspiration for the initiative was born out of the 2002 riots.
Read his inspiring story here:
“During the 2002 riots, curfew had been imposed in our city. All the restaurants and shops were closed down due to which…
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