Members of gurdwara reach out to the poor in Patna

PATNA: The Takhat Shri Harmandir Gurdwara Committee has come to the rescue of the needy and the hungry people in the city. The committee members have also set up ‘langar (community kitchen)’ at the gurdwara in Patna City where at least 1,000 people are served cooked food per day.
Committee’s secretary M S Dhillon said more than the Covid-19 crisis, hunger is causing hardship to people. “At this point of time, it is very important to support each other and survive as a family.Besides, the gurdwara’s doors have always remained open for people from cross-sections. We are just moving forward with what our gurus have taught us,” he said.
From medicines to cooked meals and grocery, the committee has been distributing essential commodities to at least 10,000 daily wagers and homeless people per day since the last 47 days. “We are trying to reach out to as many families as possible as most people have become jobless and are starving,” Dhillon added.
The committee members also distributed ration in several villages and towns across the state. “We distributed wheat flour, rice, pulses, spices and other grocery items to the needy in Rajgir on Tuesday,” he said.
Dhillon added that apart from distributing essential commodities to the needy, the committee members are also looking after sanitization aspect in several localities of Patna City. “We know how important it is to maintain a hygienic and clean atmosphere at this point of time. Hence, we are contributing our part in keeping the city clean and hygienic,” he said.