69-year-old writes 5,000+ free petitions since 1995, spends Rs 300 daily

Kannan N Ramakrishnan, who has been assisting people with grievances for nearly three decades, remains dedicated to public service. He transforms individuals’ concerns into written petitions to present to government officials. Throughout his efforts, he has submitted over 5,000 petitions and covered a range of issues from civic problems to welfare benefits. Despite some petitions not yielding results, he finds satisfaction in helping others express their concerns.