New Delhi: Veteran India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Sunday pledged to distribute ration to 5,000 families along with his wife Geeta Basra.
Singh took to Instagram and posted pictures along with a message which read: "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."
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"We will continue to help and support our fellow citizens in whichever way we can to lessen the burden of struggle. Stay safe, stay in and stay positive," he added.
Earlier, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan had paired up with former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic which has claimed thousands of lives across the world.
Harbhajan had also praised Afridi for the valuable social work he was doing in these trying circumstances.
The pair were criticized for their effort by a section on social media. Harbhajan reacted by uploading a video on his Twitter handle showing Sikhs preparing and distributing food to needy in England. "No religion, no caste, only humanity...that's what it is...stay safe, stay home...spread love not hate or virus...let's pray for every single one...May Waheguru bless us all," he wrote.
According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the country has gone up to 3,577 as on Sunday. So far, 83 people have died of the coronavirus.
