MS Dhoni is amongst a number of Indian sports activities stars who’ve pitched in to assist in the combat in opposition to the Covid-19 outbreak. (Instagram/SakshiSinghR)
MS Dhoni’s wife took to Twitter on Friday to hit out at misinformation concerning the previous Indian captain.
In a tweet Sakshi Singh Rawat wrote: “I request all media houses to stop carrying out false news at sensitive times like these ! Shame on You ! I wonder where responsible journalism has disappeared!”
I request all media homes to cease carrying out false information at delicate instances like these ! Shame on You ! I’m wondering the place accountable journalism has disappeared !
— Sakshi Singh 🇮🇳❤️ (@SaakshiSRawat) March 27, 2020
She didn’t specify if she was referring to any particular piece of misinformation. However, Dhoni has been at the receiving finish of some criticism on social media over reviews over a donation he allegedly made to the combat in opposition to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Some reviews claimed that Dhoni donated Rs 1 lakh through crowdfunding web site Ketto to the Mukul Madhav Foundation, a public charitable belief in Pune. Rawat had shared particulars of the marketing campaign on Instagram, urging others to donate as nicely. The Rs 1 lakh allegedly donated by Dhoni was a part of a Rs 12.5 lakh goal set by the belief.
While some lauded Dhoni, there have been many who’ve mentioned that the quantity is simply too little, below the idea that this Rs 1 lakh has been Dhoni’s solely contribution to the trigger.
MS Dhoni has donated Rs 1 lakh to help 100 households for 14 days in Pune.
His web value is roughly Rs 800 crores.
— Nirmala Tai (@Vishj05) March 26, 2020
Sachin Tendulkar is reported to have donated Rs 50 lakh. Sourav Ganguly has pledged to supply rice value Rs 50 lakh. Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan have donated face masks to healthcare staff. Hima Das and Bajrang Punia have donated their salaries. Numerous different sports activities celebrities have pitched in to assist.
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