As the world is facing a crisis from the novel coronavirus everyone is doing their bit to fight back the situation together. From cleaning staff to Bollywood celebrities, people are coming forward to do everything in their capacity to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday acknowledged the contribution made by actor and actresses by expressing hearty gratitude. He took to his official Twitter handle to post a series of tweets, wherein he expressed admiration for film stars who donated to the PM-CARES Fund. The fund was launched by the prime minister to help the country fight back the current crisis.
His first tweet was not specifically just for celebs, but for everyone who contributed to the fund. “People from all walks of life have contributed to PM-CARES. They have given their hard-earned money to sharpen the fight against COVID-19. I thank @Its_Badshah, @RanvirShorey and @GuruOfficial for contributing to PM-CARES. This will encourage research on defeating Coronavirus,” read his post. PM Modi’s second tweet acknowledged stars who helped by making their fans aware of containing COVID-19 virus by participating in the World Health Organisation’s #SafeHandChallenge or by educating people on how to wear face masks etc properly.
People from all walks of life have contributed to PM-CARES. They have given their hard-earned money to sharpen the fight against COVID-19.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 31, 2020
I thank @Its_Badshah, @RanvirShorey and @GuruOfficial
for contributing to PM-CARES. This will encourage research on defeating Coronavirus.
“India’s stars are playing a starring role even in ensuring the health of the nation. They’re playing a leading role in raising awareness as well as in contributing to PM-CARES. Thanks, @nanagpatekar , @AjayDevgnFilms , @TheAaryanKartik and @TheShilpaShetty,” read his post. In another post, he thanked a few other stars and said, “Every effort counts every contribution matters. I thank leading film personalities @MadhuriDixit , @bhumipednekar , @ayushmannk , @aliaa08 , @karanjohar for supporting PM-CARES. By being proactive and taking the right precautions we have to overcome COVID-19. #IndiaFightsCorona.”
While PM Modi thanked many celebs including singer-rapper Badshah, Nana Patekar, Ajay Devgn, Kartik Aaryan, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Madhuri Dixit, Bhumi Pednekar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar, there are many others who too have contributed to help the nation out. Reportedly, the list includes the name of top-notch celebrities such as Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Bhushan Kumar, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, TV host, and actor Maniesh Paul, and ace designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
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Global star Priyanka Chopra also announced that she will be donating $100,000 in total to women for their extraordinary work during the time of the current crisis. However, she decided to launch her own campaign instead of donating towards the PM-CARES Fund. Taking to her social media handle she releases a statement that said, “We will be donating &100,000 in total to women who are rising above everything during this crisis. If you know a woman we should highlight, share her story with us, whether she’s in the service industry, from a large business, small business owner, or first responders on the front lines. We want to commemorate her. #TogetherWomenRise.”
As the number of coronavirus cases kept rising in India, PM Modi imposed a 21-day lockdown as a precautionary measure on the country. He also urged citizens to remain at home. The PM-CARES Fund will be used for various activities including the research work, medical facilities, helping the weaker section of the society and much more.
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