Published 14:24 IST, April 27th 2020

Sonu Sood pledges to feed migrant workers during Ramadan; says 'we're in this together'

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has pledged to feed 25000 migrants stuck at Bhiwandi during the holy month of Ramadan so they can break their fast with a full plate.

Reported by: Urvashi Kandpal
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outbreak of vel coronavirus has brought humans to ir knees as nations have been locked down to try and curb spread of deadly virus. However, humanity has been winning as people have been selflessly providing basic essentials to those who have been deprived of m due to pandemic. One shining example is Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, who has pledged to feed migrant workers stuck at Bhiwandi in Mumbai during holy month of Ramadan.

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actor has launched an initiative called Shakti Annadanam after his late far Shakti Sagar Sood and has engd himself completely in providing food to about 25000 daily w earner migrants who have observed Roza for 40 days since Ramadan. Sonu shared a video through his Twitter account which aims to spread positivity and urges people to participate in helping needy.

"As holy month of Ramadan starts, Shakti Annadanam moves one step closer to humanity, we pledge to feed more than 25000 migrants stuck in Bhiwandi so y can break ir fast with a full plate and heart. It's time to come toger and spread positivity via our deeds.", shared 'Simmba' actor through video.

Have a look:

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Apart from this ble deed, Sonu Sood has offered his six-storey hotel building in Juhu to utilise it as a residence for medical staff who are currently treating COVID-19 positive patients across Mumbai. As per reports, this is Sonu Sood's way of offering support to BMC and state authorities who are tackling rising number of cases in state. 

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Impact of COVID-19 in India

total number of active cases of coronavirus infection in India is 20835, as on April 27, whereas 872 people have succumbed to it. About 6184 people have recovered from deadly disease which has created a crisis all over world.

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14:24 IST, April 27th 2020