Kerala is battling hard to overcome the ongoing floods and people are doing all they can to help those who are affected by it. However, some are spreading messages urging people not to contribute to the CM's relief fund. Meanwhile, Dr. SS Lal has come out against those who claim that the CM's relief fund will get misused.

Dr. Lal, who is currently living in Washington, expressed his views through a Facebook post. According to him, those who are spreading rumours about the relief fund getting misused must remind themselves that this is not the right time to settle the scores for political or religious rivalry. Many are suffering due to the floods and the whole Kerala must stay together to overcome the disaster. He also added that though he is a Congress supporter and opposes CPM in various aspects, he has a firm belief that the money donated in the CM's relief fund will reach to the affected people.

Dr. Lal also took the opportunity to applaud all those who are taking part in rescue activities and making contributions to help the needy. His post read, "You don't need to be rich to get teary-eyed. Though I have been a follower of Congress for many years, I firmly believe that the relief fund will reach in the hands of the needy. I will also contribute to the CM's relief fund."