Sushma Swaraj Promises Help to Russian Tourist Forced to Seek Alms

24-year-old Evangelin was forced to seek alms outside a temple in Tamil Nadu after his ATM pin got locked.

A 24-year old Russian tourist Evangelin sought alms in a temple at Kancheepuram as he was left with no money. 

(Photo: PTI)

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday assured a Russian youth of help after he was forced to seek alms outside a temple in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, as his ATM PIN got locked. Swaraj wrote on Twitter:

Sushma Swaraj told the Russian tourist that her officials in Chennai would help him.(Photo Courtesy: Twitter screengrab/Sushma Swaraj)

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Evangelin, the 24-year-old Russian who is touring Tamil Nadu, had to resort to seeking alms after he failed to draw money using his bank’s ATM card as the PIN got locked, the police said. Thus, the Russian tourist had to resort to sitting at the entrance of the Kumarakottam Sri Subramanya Swami temple, and seek alms using his cap.

Although many devotees gave him money, they were surprised at the sight of a foreigner seeking alms and alerted the police. The police claimed that they gave him money and advised him to go to Chennai and contact the Russian Consulate officials for help.

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(With inputs from PTI.)

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