Jaipur, (Samajweekly) Deputy leader of opposition in Rajasthan Assembly, Satish Poonia, on Tuesday delivered books and other stationery items to a eleventh standard student named Mamta, whose books were washed away during the floods triggered by cyclone Biparjoy.
Mamta, a Class 11 student in Barmer district, had written to Poonia, saying that her books and goats, the means of livelihood, were washed away in the floods caused by the Biparjoy cyclone.
Reacting to Mamta’s letter, Poonia tweeted: “Mamta wants to study further, so I am helping her through our workers. As a society, we must cooperate in the education of a girl child wherever we can.”
After the books were delivered to Mamta, Poonia spoke to her over phone, and said: “I came to know that your books and goats were washed away in the floods. If you need any other help, we will help you in every possible way. You will never face any problem in studies… Study without worry.”
Mamta lives with her mother, who earns her livelihood by chopping wood.
