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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday used the 131st episode of his monthly radio show Mann Ki Baat to highlight the power of organ donation, sharing the story of a one-year-old girl from Kerala whose parents chose to donate her organs after her death.“There can be no greater grief than a parent losing their child,” he said, referring to Aline Sherin Abraham. He spoke of the unimaginable grief of losing a child so young, who had her whole life ahead of her. However, in the midst of this pain, her parents, Aaron Abraham and Shirin, decided to donate their daughter’s organs – a decision they described as an act of tremendous courage and humanity.
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Prime Minister Modi said their selection reflects strength and compassion in the face of personal tragedy.
He noted that Allen may no longer be with us, but her name has been added to the list of the youngest organ donors in the country.Moving to the broader picture, he said awareness about organ donation is steadily increasing in India, helping needy patients while promoting medical research. He cited examples of organ transplant recipients who have gone on to live active lives.Lakshmi Devi from Delhi completed a 14 km trek to Kedarnath after a heart transplant.
Her heart was only functioning at 15% before she received a donor organ. Gaurang Banerjee from West Bengal visited Nathula, 14,000 feet above sea level, twice after undergoing a lung transplant. In Rajasthan, Ramdev Singh from Sikar, who underwent a kidney transplant, is now active in sports.“These inspiring examples show how one noble decision can change the lives of many,” the Prime Minister said, urging citizens to view organ donation as a collective responsibility.The appeal, shaped through stories of loss and renewal, reinforced a simple message: one decision can give another person a second chance at life.
