Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and his wife Geeta Basra have pledged to feed 5000 underprivileged families in the former’s native place Jalandhar. Harbhajan has taken this step to help those who are suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“By the blessings of the Almighty, Geeta and I pledge to distribute ration to 5000 families residing in Jalandhar, who are struggling to feed their families during these difficult times. We will continue to help and support our fellow citizens in whichever way we can to lessen the burden of struggle,” Harbhajan wrote on his Instagram post.
Check his post here.
Geeta Basra also tweeted, “By Gods grace, @harbhajan_singh and I are distributing the necessary ration to 5000 families across Jalandhar who struggling to make ends meet during this difficult time. We are together in this and will help in whatever way we can.. Jai Hind..”(sic).
As reported by PTI, the spinner also said, “We are distributing 5kg of rice, flour, oil and other essential cooking ingredients. This endeavour will continue for the time being. I am still very attached to Jalandhar as I divide my time between Mumbai and Jalandhar. A part of me resides there and I can’t see my own people suffer. Cricket has given me a lot and this is the least I could do.”
“I wanted to ensure that if I am able to help, it should reach people directly and thanks to Punjab Police and my childhood friends, we have started off well. But a lot of work still needs to be done,” added Harbhajan.
This is really a great gesture towards them who have suffered badly due to this virus.
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