At a time when many of us are sitting at the comfort of our homes, spending our time with our families, there are thousands of migrant workers struggling to reach their homes safely amid the pandemic. But these tough times have also made people compassionate towards their fellow countrymen.
People like Sonu Sood have stepped in to ensure every stranded person across the country reaches their native places.
Thank you so much for your kind words sir. You have always a been an inspiration for me. I promise to make our our fellow punjabis proud. 🙏 https://t.co/2R9dpS0zGW
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) May 28, 2020
And following his footsteps, actor Swara Bhaskar started working to help the migrant workers in Delhi, reported Times Now.
तहे दिल से @ActionShoes #AthleoShoes #VisheshAgrawal जी का धन्यवाद। उनके सौजन्य से @karwanemohabbat के साथियों के साथ 500 जोड़ी चप्पल जूते -दिल्ली के आनंद विहार टर्मिनल और खानपुर बस डीपो के पास अपने घरों को अग्रसर – श्रमिक परिवारों को दिए। आशा है आप सब सलामती से घर पहुँचेंगे। 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/0sgREHTq8U
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) May 25, 2020
And with the collaborative efforts of her team, the ‘Veere Di Wedding’ actor was able to successfully send 1,350 workers back to their homes. She’s been also distributing footwear to the needy people. And like her, there are many other well-known personalities doing their bit in these troubled times.
Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, with the help of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been providing food to millions of people amid the lockdown, reported India TV.
"Feed India" gets stronger. Now, 50 Fuel Stations to Food Stations. Thank you @NikhilZanvar Ji for leading the initiative & Vikas Bhai for your support. pic.twitter.com/YCH9UJ39YM
— Anupam Kumar Pandey (@AnupamkPandey) May 28, 2020
In the bid to raise funds for the displaced daily wage workers, ‘Dabangg’ actor Sonakshi Sinha auctioned her paintings.
You have less than 48 hours to bid for the most priceless pieces of art created by @aslisona!
The proceeds from the auction will be used to provide ration kits to daily wage labourers who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Bid now:https://t.co/jlLXJfozqc pic.twitter.com/s2MFlqS1DY— fankindofficial (@FankindOfficial) May 23, 2020
Director, producer Farah Khan has also joined hands with Vikas and has helped thousands of female migrant workers get sanitary pads, reported India TV.
Thanks @TheVikasKhanna who introduced me2 @NiineIndia @PayalTulsiyan who so generously has donated 100 cartons of sanitary napkins ( over40,000 pads) 4 migrant women n more. Thank u @RotiGharIndia 4taking over the distribution n @zoamorani 4 introducing me to this wonderful ngo♥️ pic.twitter.com/bY83Y23jcO
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) May 20, 2020
‘Yaariyan’ actor Rakul Preet Singh adopted a slum with 250 families in Gurgaon and is providing them with 2 meals every day.
Actor Kunal Kapoor also extended his support towards the needy amid the pandemic.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_PbnEalX68/?utm_source=ig_embed
Thalaivaa Rajinikanth has donated Rs 50 lakhs for the workers at the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) who have been struggling to make ends meet after shoots were suspended during the lockdown, reported Deccan Chronicle.
Here are some other noble hearts helping those in need.
Shabana Azmi
Our dry ration and sanitation kits are getting ready for the distribution to most vulnerable families in Azamgarh district of UP. Thanks to @MWSYouth for their support. @dmazamgarh @AzmiShabana @sndeep @dipalisharma02 @ActionAidIndia @rahat_up pic.twitter.com/JPixHUW7I2
— Khalid Chaudhry (@C9Khalid) May 20, 2020
Dutee Chand
This car @anandmahindra sir is used for #Covid_19 combat & relief work. Today, I received essential groceries & sanitary from @achyuta_samanta & @dwitivikram & began distributing it in my village.@unwomenindia @KirenRijiju @sports_odisha @IndiaSports @PMOIndia @CMO_Odisha pic.twitter.com/GyCCZltdIr
— Dutee Chand (@DuteeChand) May 9, 2020
Irfan and Yusuf Pathan
Doing our bit for the society. Whatever u guys can do please go ahead and help each other as far as sanitation is concerned.But don’t gather crowd! @iamyusufpathan #corona it’s a small start hopefully we will be keep helping more. Everyone of us… pic.twitter.com/7oG7Sx4wfF
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 23, 2020
Tamannaah Bhatia
It’s heartwarming to see so many people working together to provide relief to the distressed. We can definitely get over this grim situation if we stay united.