Rahul Gandhi donates to Congress' crowdfunding campaign
New Delhi, Dec 19: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday donated to the party's crowdfunding campaign, saying it was his contribution for a "harmonious and progressive" India.
"I urge you all to donate and become a part of the movement to save the soul of India. http://donateinc.in," Gandhi said in a post on X.
He also shared a video showing him contributing to the "Donate for Desh" campaign. Gandhi, while not disclosing the amount, asked party treasurer Ajay Maken as to how much money would be raised for the Congress party.
Maken said the party has not set any specific target yet, but it will be more than expected.
Asked which organisation is contributing the most funds, Maken told Gandhi that they have calculated the funds collected state-wise but not organisation-wise.
"Youth Congress and NSUI should also do the same and so should Mahila Congress. Professional Congress should be number one (in contribution)," Gandhi said.
Maken told Gandhi that Maharashtra has made the highest contribution so far, followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
The Congress launched its "Donate for Desh" crowdfunding campaign on Monday, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge making his first contribution.
I made my contribution for a harmonious and progressive India.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 19, 2023
I urge you all to donate and become a part of the movement to save the soul of India. https://t.co/0AuqMarvRv pic.twitter.com/ixa4e6bxri
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
