Naihati candidateâs efforts save 3-yr-oldâs life
The Statesman | 30 October 2024
In the winter of 2021, baby Adrit Pal lay in the crib, while his parents faced a tough situation. Their only child, just 3 months old, was diagnosed with a fatal hole in his heart.
Adritâs parents, Ruma Karmakar and Tapas Pal, were devastated by the news. The doctors prescribed a heart surgery, yet for Ruma and Tapas, the cost was out of their reach. Watching Adritâs condition worsen with each passing day, they felt helpless. In their darkest moment, a beacon of hope arrived.
âThe doctors told us that the hole in Adritâs heart was only getting bigger. But we didnât have the means to get the necessary surgery that was needed. That is when we approached Sanat da (Dey) and he immediately made the necessary arrangements through Shishu Saathi card. In May this year, the final surgery was done. Now, my child is healthy,â said the mother, a resident of Naihati in North 24-Parganas.
The Sishu Saathi scheme, an initiative of the state government, promises free heart surgeries for children in need, ensuring access to lifesaving treatment regardless of their familyâs financial status. âAfter her surgery, Sanat da even arranged for a vehicle for us to get home. We are extremely grateful towards him for standing by us in our time of need,â said the childâs father.
Due to Sanat Deyâs prompt intervention, today, Adriti is fit and healthy. âThanking Sanat da wonât be enough. We convey our deepest regards to him for promptly helping us in our time of need,â said the childâs mother.
Locals of the area commend Sanat Dey for his humanitarian efforts. One elderly person said that Dey reminds him of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarikaâs legendary song â âManush Manusher Jonno.â