🌱 What Happened
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In Kolkata, rickshaw driver Bimal Roy picked up a passenger named Asha Devi, who was in a rush to reach the hospital to visit her ailing husband. Upon reaching, Asha realized she had left her purse at home. Seeing her distress, Bimal offered to pay for her ride and even gave her some extra money for immediate needs. He refused to accept payback and simply asked Asha to pray for his family’s good health.
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💡 Impact
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Impressed by Bimal’s kindness, Asha’s son, Vineet, shared the story on his social media. The story went viral with thousands applauding Bimal’s selfless act. It also inspired a local NGO to start a fund-raiser for Bimal, raising over ₹200,000 ($2,800) to help him and his family.
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📍 The Bigger Picture
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- Bimal’s act of kindness is a reminder of the inherent goodness in people.
- It’s another proof that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
- This story demonstrates the power of social media in spotlighting and rewarding such acts.
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Let’s spread more stories like this because good begets good. Let’s inspire each other with acts of kindness, big and small, and make the world a better place, one good deed at a time.