Indian captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma have started a fundraising campaign to aid India's Coronavirus (Covid-19) relief. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have donated INR 2 crore to this fundraiser and have set a target of raising a total of INR 7 crore.
India is witnessing a surge in the daily count of Coronavirus positive cases. As the nation continues to battle the dreaded epidemic, many celebrities have come forward to help the needy.
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Meanwhile, Virat Kohli took to Twitter to inform everyone that an amount of INR 3.6 crore has been collected in less than 24 hours.
Virat Kohli tweeted: "33.6 crores in less than 24 hours! Overwhelmed with the response. Let’s keep fighting to meet our target and help the country. Thank you."
Earlier on Friday, Virat had tweeted,"Anushka and I have started a campaign on @ketto, to raise funds for Covid-19 relief, and we would be grateful for your support. Let’s all come together and help those around us in need of our support. I urge you all to join our movement. Link in Bio!"
"Things have been very tough for India, as we fight the pandemic, and it really pains us to see our country suffer like this," Kohli and Anushka said in a video. "We are grateful to all the people who have been fighting for us day and night. Their dedication is appreciated.
"But, now, they need our support and we must stand by their side. So, Anushka and I have started a fundraiser on Ketto, with the funds going towards ACT Grants. And we request you all to join this initiative and donate. Every little bit makes a difference.
"To our family, friends, and fans, this is a time to stand shoulder to shoulder. We will overcome this together. We can win this battle if we are in it together. Stay safe. Jai Hind."