Madhya Pradesh Blanket Vendor Wins Hearts By Donating Entire Stock To Kerala Flood Relief

This year’s monsoon has been hard pretty much all over India. Heavy rainfalls resulted in major damage to infrastructure and floods in some parts. However, the major brunt of it was felt by Kerala where the incessant rains resulted in water levels rising to dangerous levels in the state’s dams.

In fact, the past week saw a historic moment when the shutters of the Idukki Dam were opened for the first time in 26 years.

Kerala's Idukki dam was opened for the first time in 26 years after heavy rains caused the water level in the dam to reach 2399 feet. #KeralaRains
Live updates: https://t.co/qd5YM6LG2A pic.twitter.com/iHEbQRWu3G

— The News Minute (@thenewsminute) August 9, 2018

The rising levels in the water bodies running through the state have resulted in floods in most parts of Kerala.

And though some have been making the best of the situation…

Happiness is everywhere 😂🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️#KeralaRains #KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/NxAwgwWGhU

— Tweetera🐦 (@DoctorrSays) August 9, 2018

… The reality is, Kerala is facing a calamity of a scale like never before.

Aerial view of Aluva and Ernakulam (Pics by Coast Guard) #keralarain #KeralaFloods @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/R0ZpFFPHfJ

— Vishnu Varma (@VishKVarma) August 10, 2018

Over 1 lakh citizens are left homeless following the flood and at least 37 have been reported dead.

Stepping up to the situation, celebrities, politicians, and the government have come forward to help those in need and build back the community:

Saving their lives was our priority. Now it is our duty to help them rebuild it. Contribute generously to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund. #KeralaFloods #KeralaFloodRelief pic.twitter.com/eNHjyENt8d

— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) August 11, 2018

However, one man’s contribution stands out for his big heart.

Hats off to #Vishnu from Madyapradesh. The magnanimity to donate his entire stock of blankets to the people in distress should be an eye opener. pic.twitter.com/k1kTBVXak5

— Ramesh Chennithala (@chennithala) August 12, 2018

This is Vishnu Kachhawa, a blanket seller from Maharashtra. He went to Kerala with an inventory of 50 blankets to sell. However, seeing the state of emergency in the state, he donated his entire stock to a flood relief camp in Kannur district.

The 28-year-old hails from Neemuch district of Ujjain division in Madhya Pradesh.

Meet #Vishnu. He is a blanket merchant from Maharashtra. He came back to Kerala with 50 blanket to sell. But once he knew about the calamities this guy didn't have to think twice he donated his entire stock of blankets to the district collector. #KeralaFloodRelief pic.twitter.com/fcz7MTE5LL

— Pishu Mon 🌹 (@PishuMon) August 11, 2018

Speaking to Onmanorama, the father of two says:

“Kannur is my second home. Kerala has given me everything – a place to stay, a livelihood to support my family and raise my children… and really good climate. I am seeing Kerala in such agony for the first time. I cannot afford to watch people suffering and I gave them what i have.”

Folks of twitter are full of praise for the young man for his selfless action:

1. Truly a hero.

Some heroes don't wear masks

Meet Vishnu from Madhya Pradesh who donated all the sheets he brought to sell to those suffering from the floods

Hero ♥️ #KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/hFSgwt0w5M

— Forum Keralam (FK) (@Forumkeralam1) August 11, 2018

2. Humanity first.

The next time you complain about #migrants stealing your jobs, remember the sacrifice of Vishnu for #Kerala . https://t.co/TbrEdMkAcP

— aparna gopan (@aparna_gopan) August 11, 2018

Humanity has no borders. https://t.co/QUo7MDEPfc

— absolute_void; (@sebinaj) August 11, 2018

3. Such an inspiring man.

The idea of India…….the sheer generosity and kindness of those who don't have too much https://t.co/symylzaxbB

— Harini Calamur (#StayHome) (@calamur) August 12, 2018

4. A good Samaritan.

God bless this https://t.co/g25jhlLVrE is always those with the least means who have the largest hearts. https://t.co/lRpPhW5FeW

— LEENA (@kunfaaya) August 12, 2018

5. Makes the gesture even more special.

Knowing how precariously these people live it is heartwarming to see such a gesture. God bless #Vishnu. We are truly blessed.

— Mohan Nair (@drmohannair) August 11, 2018

6. This is India!

This is India….The sheer generosity and kindness of those who don't have too much but a heart of gold. Meet #Vishnu a blanket merchant from Maharashtra who donated his entire collection to help Kerala flood victims. #KeralaFloodRelief https://t.co/KfW3fn8qYF

— Amber Zaidi (@Amberological) August 12, 2018

7. A large heart is the biggest wealth.

https://twitter.com/GitaSKapoor/status/1028490912488292352

8. What a hero!

I'm sure people are desparately searching for God during the calamities in Kerala this monsoon but little did they knew that he was busy selling blankets few days ago. #RespectVishnu #Vishnu #KeralaFloods #keralarains pic.twitter.com/llz5MG2IXX

— Tibin Thomas (@tibintoms) August 12, 2018

Thank you for restoring our faith in humanity Vishnu. You have taught us that having a big heart is the biggest wealth a person can have and that humanity trumps caste, creed, religion and every other aspect that supposedly make us different. Kudos to Vishnu!