K. Ragesh, a resident of Pallikkara gram panchayat in Kasaragod, is a man with true grit. Paralysed from waist down, the 37-tear-old is all set to explore the country in his Tata Nano soon.
Until about 13 years ago, he led a normal life, enjoying playing football and having a good time with his friends. He was working in Dubai then. However, a tumour that was detected in his spinal cord changed his life. Though he survived, the surgery left him paralysed from waist down. He became bedridden.
Initially, it was all disappointment. Questions about how he will spend the rest of his life bothered him. But, gradually, watching YouTube videos of differently abled people travelling across the State and the country lent him hope and confidence. His friends too came as a source of support.
