Former Indian cricketer and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir today said that he will donate his two year's salary towards Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES) fund set up to fight the coronavirus pandemic that hit our country.
"People ask what can their country do for them. The real question is what can you do for your country? I am donating my 2 year's salary to PM Cares Fund. You should come forward too!" Gambhir tweeted.
This is the second contribution by the BJP leader towards government's fight against coronavirus. Gautam Gambhir, who represents East Delhi in the Lok Sabha has already released ₹one crore out of his MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) Fund towards the relief efforts.
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju also said that he has donated ₹one crore from his MPLAD fund. Taking to Twitter, Rijiju wrote: "I am depositing the amount now. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a call to all BJP MPs to give ₹1 crore from their MPLADS Fund to the National Relief Fund in fight against coronavirus."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Saturday announced the creation of the the new assistance and emergency situation relief fund and appealed to all the countrymen to show their support for the cause, no matter how small they are. Prime Minister is the chairman of this trust and its members include Defence Minister, Home Minister and Finance Minister. The Centre has also decided to make all donations towards the newly established fund eligible for 100 per cent tax deduction.
