Donation to Prime Minister's Fund is commendable: Collector
Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said that voluntarily contributing to the Prime Minister's Fund is a great gesture. PG Suresh stated that amidst the tense situation between India and Pakistan, his elder daughter PG Sathya, who works for the country, donated Rs25,000, and his younger daughter Shravanthi, a chess player, contributed another Rs25,000, bringing the total to Rs52,000. He added that their father PG Kondappa was a freedom fighter, and they are following in his footsteps by serving the nation through voluntary contributions.
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