CM gives Rs1 lakh aid to Paranthe Wale Bebeji

Jalandhar: In a humanitarian gesture, the Punjab Government on Tuesday provided monetary assistance of Rs 1 lakh to 70-year-old Kamlesh Kumari, more popularly known as Paranthe Wale Bebeji.

Kamlesh Kumari is running a small parantha shop in the Phagwara Gate market in the evening till midnight for about 35 years. Assistant Commissioner (General) Hardeep Singh today visited the house of Kamlesh Kumari in Parkash Nagar locality and handed over the cheque to her on behalf of the Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh.

Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori said that following the directions of the Chief Minister, who had announced this financial assistance a few days ago, the district administration had handed over a cheque to her. He mentioned that earlier financial assistance worth Rs50,000 was also provided to Kamlesh Kumari from the CSR fund to encourage this elderly entrepreneur.

Kamlesh Kumari lauded the government for understanding her concerns and providing her this much-needed help, especially during these trying times. She said that this unforgettable help has come as a succour to her. TNS