The cash-strapped border state got a big boost in its fight against corona virus with D-Mart, and the Dhillon Group as a whole, collectively donating Rs 5.05 crore to Punjab Chief Minister Relief Fund to fight Covid-19.
A press release from the Chief Minister’s Office said the donation, coming just over a week after Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh set up the Covid-19 relief fund and appealed to people to donate generously, will give much needed resources to the state in tackling the unprecedented situation created by the Covid-19 outbreak. Punjab being a border state with limited resources, needs its people and corporates to step up in this difficult times in the larger interest of the state and its people, it added
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A cheque of the amount was handed over to Capt Amarinder Singh, who, on behalf of the state government, thanked D-Mart and Kewal Singh Dhillon, Karan Dhillon and Kanwar Dhillon for their generous contribution. He also appealed to other fellow Punjabis to contribute large-heartedly to the fund and assist the state government in this hour of distress for the entire community.
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On his part Kewal Dhillon felt that it is the duty of every responsible citizen to contribute to the state/country to fight this deadly virus, save lives and get the country back to normal. Karan and Kanwar Dhillon thanked all frontline soldiers – doctors, police personnel, administration staff and workers – who are working tirelessly to control the situation by risking their own lives, and emphasised the need for people to stay indoors.
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