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The tragic train accident of Coromandel Express near Odisha’s Balasore district has left the entire nation in a deep state of sorrow and grief. The death toll has crossed the mark of 230 so far and it’s still counting, which is very heart-wrenching for the ones who lost their loved ones, family, parents, and kids.
Meanwhile, a lot of people have also stood up in support and extended their hands of help to the ones who have been affected by this tragic train crash. In the same line of events, former blistering Indian opener Virender Sehwag has wholeheartedly come up with a heart-whelming gesture for the children who lost their parents in this accident.
Sehwag has announced that he will work ahead in providing free education alongside a boarding facility in Sehwag International School for the kids who have lost their parents in this tragedy.
“This image will haunt us for a long time. In this hour of grief, the least I can do is to take care of the education of children of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident. I offer such children free education at Sehwag International School’s boarding facility,” wrote Sehwag in one of the tweets from his official Twitter handle.
Here's a look at the tweet posted by Virender Sehwag:
This image will haunt us for a long time.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 4, 2023
In this hour of grief, the least I can do is to take care of education of children of those who lost their life in this tragic accident. I offer such children free education at Sehwag International School’s boarding facility 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/b9DAuWEoTy
Later on, the former World Cup-winning opener also paid tribute to the people who are continuously standing in support of the victims of this train accident in either of the capacities.
“Also salute all the brave men and women who have been at the forefront of the rescue operations and the medical team and volunteers who have been voluntarily donating blood. We are together in this,” he tweeted further.
Also salute all the brave men and women who have been at the forefront of the rescue operations and the medical team and volunteers who have been voluntarily donating blood . We are together in this 🙏🏼
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 4, 2023
Subsequently, the fans were also overwhelmed by this amazing gesture from Virender Sehwag. They immediately rushed to the micro-blogging site Twitter to shower praises and appreciation on Sehwag for this great initiative.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Phir se dil jeet liye aap ne 👏👏
— Naveen (@_naveenish) June 4, 2023
Always very clear in mind whether on the pitch or off it. Our opener❤️❤️❤️
— Mowtadil (@itsIAR18) June 5, 2023
Wowww this is called greatness. Others shd follow viru paji for this great initiative. Thanks viru paji. Salute
— Neutral People (@Janta_Ki_Voice) June 4, 2023
This is an incredible gesture of generosity and humanity. It is truly humbling to see how the entire nation has come together in this time of immense sadness to help those that need it the most. We will overcome this tragedy together and be stronger in the future. 🙏
— Chandan Ganwani (@chandan_ganwani) June 4, 2023
At such times we need a ray of hope and bring up the overall consciousness from tragedy and despair... To one that where we look forward to the future with good things in heart.
— Chetan Rambhia (@Breakout_wallah) June 5, 2023
God bless you for providing that hope 🙏
Thank you 🙏! Hare Krishna
— Radharamn Das राधारमण दास (@RadharamnDas) June 4, 2023
Thank you for this benevolent gesture.🙏🇮🇳
— Brigadier Hardeep Singh Sohi,Shaurya Chakra (@Hardisohi) June 5, 2023
Nice to see, Veeru is playing on front foot. As expected. Very nice initiative. 👏 👏 👏
— Sourabh Sanyal 🇮🇳 (@sourabhsanyal) June 4, 2023
Such a wonderful gesture 🙏.
— Mahesh Hooli (@MaheshHooli) June 4, 2023
May Mahadev bless you 🙏
People like you can make the difference ❤️
— Gaurav Sahni (@Gauravgautamsah) June 5, 2023