HYDERABAD: Among donations pouring into the chief minister’s relief fund to help tackle coronavirus were those made by children. On Saturday, a Class 2 student gave money she squirrelled away for the cause.
Tweeting to minister K T Rama Rao on Saturday was Srinu Yadav (@munugalasriniva). He said: “Dear sir today my daughter M. Akshaya Birthday (sic). For the prevention of Covid-19 my daughter donated Rs 1018 from her kiddy bank to our Hon’ble CM relief fund.”
Appreciating the gesture by the birthday girl, KTR tweeted, “Happy birthday Akshaya. May you live a long, healthy and a happy life kiddo.” The tweet was followed by a flood of birthday wishes from netizens. Another donation came from siblings, Krish and Abhista, who contributed Rs 1,111 each.
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