COVID-19: 82-year-old woman donates Rs 1 lakh to CM's relief fund

A video of an 82-year-old woman pensioner who donated Rs 1 lakh to MP CM's Relief Fund for coronavirus patients is winning hearts on the internet. Salbha Uskar, a retired employee and a mother from Madhya Pradesh's Vidhisha city donated the funds to extend support to those in need. The 45 seconds clip was shared by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on his official Twitter handle who wrote in the caption that the blessings bestowed by a mother have restored his faith in his fight against COVID-19.

In the video which is now viral on social media, the old lady can be seen appealing to the public to maintain social distancing and follow the government’s lockdown protocols to combat the coronavirus spread across the country. Earlier on March 24, CM Shivraj Chouhan reportedly held a high-level meeting with government officials and health authorities to review the state’s preparedness for the coronavirus pandemic. He imposed lockdown across 36 districts and urged the residents to stay indoor to suppress the community transmission of the disease. 

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Internet appreciates her contribution

The footage gained over 5.9k likes as internet users poured in appreciation and thanked the woman for her massive contribution to the cause. The video garnered 812 retweets, as users continue to share the video to inspire social media to help each other in times of crisis and stand united. 

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