Former Ranji skipper Narasimha Rao praises Irish health minister

Hyderabad: Former Hyderabad Ranji skipper MV Narasimha Rao, popularly known as Bobjee, has praised Northern Ireland’s health care measures during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking during Northern Ireland’s Indian community’s tribute to Health Minister Robin Swann, Rao said in geographical terms, Northern Ireland is only a mere patch compared to the physical vastness of India. “But as Covid-19 took hold, that patch grew to become a comfort blanket for the many Indian people in need of help. Your donations of oxygen generators and consignments of aid became vital to a nation battling this terrible virus,” said the former Indian Test all rounder.

“The love and compassion you have shown during these dark times has shrouded my country and made India realise that it is not alone, that others truly care. I salute you and the people of Northern Ireland for the generosity you have shown and as an Indian who proudly calls Northern Ireland home I will never ever forget how you stood up when my country needed you.”

The Indian community paid tribute to the country’s Health Minister for the assistance he provided as Covid wreaked havoc on their home nation. The aid, including three oxygen generators, sent from Northern Ireland is estimated to have helped save more than 1,000 lives.

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