'Let's Keep Fighting': Virat-Anushka Raise Over Rs 3.5 Crore For Covid-19 Relief Fund In A Day

<p>Indian captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma have started a fundraising campaign to aid India's Coronavirus (Covid-19) relief. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have donated INR 2 crore to this fundraiser and have set a target of raising a total of INR 7 crore.</p> <p>India is witnessing a surge in the daily count of Coronavirus positive cases. As the nation continues to battle the dreaded epidemic, many celebrities have come forward to help the needy.</p> <p><strong>READ | <a href="https://ift.tt/3h9yFuz Have A Doubt That...': KL Rahul's Father Receives Bizarre Mail From One Of His Students</a></strong></p> <p>Meanwhile, Virat Kohli took to Twitter to inform everyone that an amount of INR 3.6 crore has been collected in less than 24 hours.</p> <p>Virat Kohli tweeted: "33.6 crores in less than 24 hours! Overwhelmed with the response. Let&rsquo;s keep fighting to meet our target and help the country. Thank you."</p> <p>[tw]https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1390894255879573507[/tw]</p> <p>Earlier on Friday, Virat had tweeted,"Anushka and I have started a campaign on @ketto, to raise funds for Covid-19 relief, and we would be grateful for your support. Let&rsquo;s all come together and help those around us in need of our support. I urge you all to join our movement. Link in Bio!"</p> <p>[tw]https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1390532345753522180[/tw]</p> <p>"Things have been very tough for India, as we fight the pandemic, and it really pains us to see our country suffer like this," Kohli and Anushka said in a video. "We are grateful to all the people who have been fighting for us day and night. Their dedication is appreciated.</p> <p>"But, now, they need our support and we must stand by their side. So, Anushka and I have started a fundraiser on Ketto, with the funds going towards ACT Grants. And we request you all to join this initiative and donate. Every little bit makes a difference.</p> <p>"To our family, friends, and fans, this is a time to stand shoulder to shoulder. We will overcome this together. We can win this battle if we are in it together. Stay safe. Jai Hind."</p>

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