Bathinda, December 28
Voluntary groups of youngsters have started campaigns to collect books and send these to the makeshift libraries at protest venues at Delhi borders.
Groups such as The Punjab Club, Gur Shaahi and Project Punjab, among others, are making a good use of social media platforms to spread the word regarding voluntary book donations. They have also established different dropping points in the state where those interested can donate books.
Subheg Singh, 23, from Amritsar, who is a member of The Punjab Club, says: “Apart from providing essential items, we have decided that providing books at the protest sites would be a wise move. It will help protesters utilise their time by reading and enhancing their knowledge. We have got an overwhelming response from across the state. Even people from Haryana are contacting our co-ordinators to donate books. Many groups want to connect and contribute to the initiative.”
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