Kapil Dev appeals all religious institutions to contribute in the battle against COVID-19

Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev has appealed to all major religious institutions in country to come forward and contribute 'generously' in battle against Coronavirus pandemic which has gripped country. World Cup-winning skipper urged everyone to come toger and help government to combat deadly virus. He also lauded frontline workers and stated that country needs funds to buy medical equipment and if religious institutions contribute, it would provide certain relief to government. 

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In an interview with a news daily, 1983 World Cup veteran stated that devotees have always donated to religious institutions in good times and today it is necessary to provide best equipment to healthcare workers who are serving those infected with virus. Earlier, Dev had rejected former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's proposal for an India-Pakistan bilateral series to raise COVID-19 relief funds. He had n claimed that India has eugh resources that it does t need to play any series to raise funds. 

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'y should all come forward'

former Indian skipper also highlighted that country has a large number of religious institutions like temples, gurudwaras, churches and masjids, who undertake charitable exercises and should w rise to occasion and do needful. He stated that he feels y should all come forward and help country in se harsh times. 

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tably, several shrines and ir trusts have contributed to PM-CARES relief fund and CM Relief Fund in battle against COVID-19. Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi donated Rs. 51 crore to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in Maharashtra while n-gazetted staff of Vaish Devi Mandir in Jammu and Kashmir pledged one day’s worth of ir salaries to state’s relief fund. Devasthan Manment Committee, Kolhapur has also anunced a donation of Rs 2 crore through famed Mahalaxmi Temple. 

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