Know why Amitabh Bachchan gave ₹11 lakh to Lalbaugcha Raja, why was the Punjab aid postponed?
Big gift to Lalbaugcha Raja
This time, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan sent a cheque of Rs 11 lakh to Mumbai’s famous Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati pandal.
He himself was not present at the pandal, but his team handed over the cheque to Pandit Sudhir Salvi and also posed with a smiley in front of the camera.
This generous step raised hopes of help, but at the same time, some new questions also arose.
Mixed reactions on the internet
This initiative of Bachchan was congratulated and criticized on social media.
- Some users wrote, “Wow, amazing donation in the service of Ganpati!”
- Some said, “Bhai sahab, it would have been more pleasing if you had donated to the people trapped in the floods in Punjab.”
- A Twitter handle quipped, “Why not help Punjab? What difference will Ganpati’s next transaction make?”
Scene of devastation in Punjab floods
Actually, this year, Punjab has witnessed the heaviest floods since 1988.
- More than 1,300 villages are submerged in water
- Nearly 3 lakh acres of crops were destroyed, including heavy loss of paddy and other crops
- Death toll crosses 37, arrangement of relief material still in limbo in many areas
In these circumstances, some people wanted big stars like Amitabh Bachchan to extend a helping hand in flood relief.
Intention of donation and traditional tradition
Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal said that the Bachchan family has been associated with Ganpati Puja every year.
- In this tradition of Maharashtra, the pandal is decorated months in advance
- Lakhs of devotees come for darshan, celebrities also give blessings
Amitabh’s donation of 11 lakhs became an important moment in making this year’s festival special.
Balance of stardom and responsibility
Amitabh Bachchan has always maintained both religious tradition and social responsibility.
Yet in today’s digital world, questions arise at every step.
This donation also reminds us of that section of society that needs more relief.
Future expectations
Now it remains to be seen how much other celebrities will contribute to the Punjab flood relief.
Also, how much relief package and preparation will be done from this donation received at the Ganpati pandal.
In the end, wherever the donation of such a big film personality went, it definitely gave a new turn to the discussion.
Meanwhile, we should not forget that it is the responsibility of all of us to provide help to the needy.
The questions raised between the struggle of Punjab and the traditions of Mumbai show that in this era, celebrity philanthropy is not just an event, but can also become a spark of social change.
