Cricketer Rishabh Pant is once again in the spotlight on social media, but this time not for his cricketing skills but for his acts of generosity off the field. Kartikey Maurya, who claims to be an engineering student from Chandigarh University, has launched an online crowdfunding campaign to raise Rs 90,000 for his engineering tuition fees.
Rishabh Pant's act of kindness opens doors for the student's academic future.(PTI)
Maura got in touch with Rishabh Pant through his handle @True India Scenes on X. Tagging Pant, the user wrote, “Hello @RishabhPant17, I am a student struggling to afford my engineering fees. Your support can change my life. Please consider supporting and sharing my campaign. Your kindness means the most to me.”
Kartikey Maurya said in her fundraiser that she was paying for her studies through a part-time job as an SEO (search engine optimization) specialist, but her life took an unexpected turn and she has struggled to find stable employment in recent months and her savings are dwindling, the post said.
Responding to the cry for help, Rishabh Pant sent a special message encouraging people to keep chasing their dreams.
“Keep chasing your dreams. Be careful because God always has a better plan,” Pant told the user.
In another post, Maurya shared a screenshot in which he claimed that Pant had donated Rs 90,000.
Backlash against viral post
After the post went viral, Kartikey Maurya was accused of being a fraudster and faced backlash.
Kartikey Maurya responded to all the negative comments and said, “I will refund the full amount. I can't bear this hate. Please wait for some time and then I will share the SS.”
In another post, he wrote, “People calling me a scammer don't know that Ketto doesn't list fundraisers without valid proof. Try it yourself if you don't believe me.”
Kartikey Maurya has now locked X accounts.
Here's how people responded to this post:
Reacting to the post, X user Jenil Moradia commented, “He donated the entire 90k but is that only for one semester's tuition? What about the remaining 7?”
A second user, jetLagMonk, commented: “He should be blacklisted from the scholarship portal.”
Rishabh Pant's thoughtful response not only highlights his generosity but also sets a great example of his influence in supporting and uplifting others.
