Beedi Worker from Kerala Donates Rs 2 Lakh to CM's Relief Fund With Merely Rs 850 Remaining in His Bank Account! Goes Viral as Netizens Laud Him

Heart-warming! A beedi worker from Kannur donated Rs 2 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) in Kerala. After his donation, he was left with just Rs 850 in his bank account. His story has gone viral on social media as netizens laud him.

Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac shared the beedi worker’s story in a tweet:

Keral rallies to #vaccinechallenge . A beedi worker from Kannur donates ₹2lakhs to CMDRF leaving just ₹850 in his account. Bank staff hesitated but his answer was that he could still roll beedies and also was entitled to disability pension. We are humbled by response of people.

— Thomas Isaac (@drthomasisaac) April 25, 2021

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