[New Delhi]Indian PM Meets Geeta & Announces Rs1Cr For Pakistani NGO”EdhiFoundation” For Taking Care Of Indian Woman With Love And Affection
Geeta, the differently-abled girl who had accidentally crossed over into Pakistan many years ago, met the Prime Minister,Narendra Modi, this evening. She had returned to India earlier today.
“Welcome back home, Geeta” said the Prime Minister, as Geeta embraced him warmly. He assured Geeta that every effort would be made to trace Geeta’s family, and that she will be looked after well. “All of India will take care of you,” the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister complimented Ms Bilqis Bano Edhi, Founder of Edhi Foundation, Karachi, for taking care of Geeta with love and affection for so many years.
The Prime Minister announced that India would give the Edhi Foundation Rs. 1 crore, as a token of appreciation, not just for taking care of Geeta, but also for the wonderful work that the Foundation has been doing.
Upon learning that Ms. Bilqis Bano Edhi was born in Bantwa, in Junagadh, Gujarat, the Prime Minister invited her to visit Junagadh along with her family.
External Affairs Minister, Ms. Sushma Swaraj, who was present on the occasion, also complimented Ms. Bilqis and the Edhi Foundation for the love and affection that they have showered on Geeta.
PM Narendra Modi Has Also Tweeted
I don’t think any amount of words are enough to thank the Edhi family for taking care of Geeta. They are apostles of kindness & compassion.
What the Edhi family has done is too priceless to be measured but I am happy to announce a contribution of Rs. 1 crore to their foundation.