Four years ago, Lakshmi travelled from Tirunelveli to Chennai to live in Vishranthi. Even today, tears roll down her cheeks when she thinks of her home and her son.

"My son used to be very loving till he got married," said Lakshmi, 77. "After that, he felt I was an unwanted person in his house. I worked hard to educate him and I was so happy when he got a job in the army. Why should I talk about him when he does not even think about me?"

A young man, whom Lakshmi had helped get educated, brought her to Chennai.

"He showed his gratitude but my son, for whom I devoted my entire life, refused to even feed me when I was there. He scolded me if I did not work and earn," said Lakshmi.

Neither her son nor her daughter-in-law has ever come to see her.

"Yes, every Sunday, I sit there and wait for my son to come and see me, though I know he will never come. On Sundays, I go to bed crying... But I will never file any case against my son," said Lakshmi, unable to control her emotions and her tears.

"How can I do that against my own son? He may have abandoned his mother but can a mother abandon her son?"

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