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KARACHI: Celebrated humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi on Tuesday declined the offer of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to donate 10 million Indian rupees to his charity.

"Abdul Sattar Edhi has thanked Mr Modi and politely declined to accept his announced financial help," Edhi Foundation Spokesman Anwar Kazmi said.

Kazmi said Mr Edhi's son, Faisal Edhi, will be addressing a press conference in this regard at 4:30pm at Karachi Press Club.

Modi on Monday announced the contribution to the charity after the return of hearing and speech impaired girl Geeta to India.

“What the Edhi family has done is too priceless to be measured but I am happy to announce a contribution of Rs10 million for their foundation,” Modi tweeted on Monday.

Related: Grateful over Geeta's return, Modi donates INR10m to Edhi Foundation

Found on a train that had crossed the border from India into the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, Geeta remained in Pakistan under the care of the country's largest welfare organisation, the Edhi Foundation in Karachi for more than a decade.

After identifying a family as her own through a picture sent by Indian officials, Geeta finally returned to India on Monday with Mr Edhi's wife Bilquis Edhi.

But in a tragic twist, just hours after arriving in Delhi, she told officials she did not know the family.

Tweet from Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesman's page

India's external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj vowed to find her parents after a DNA test.

Relations between the Pakistan and India are at their lowest ebbs with allegations of ceasefire violations and involvement in terrorism from both sides.

Planned talks between national security advisers from India and Pakistan were canceled in August hours before they were due to start, dashing hopes the two might tackle the violence that many fear could one day spark a nuclear showdown.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his speech at the 70th session of UN General Assembly earlier this month, presented a four point peace initiative to resolve all issues with India.

But India rejected the peace plan accusing Pakistan of promoting terrorism in the region, Pakistan handed over three dossiers of Indian involvement of terrorism inside Pakistan to UN chief.

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Imtiaz Ali is a Karachi-based reporter for Dawn with over 25 years of experience in the field. His reporting portfolio encompasses crime, politics, and the provincial legislature, alongside coverage of the courts, government affairs, and the health sector.

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LOL
Oct 27, 2015 03:58pm
Best News of The Day. Modi continuosly spews hatred against Pak, but want to score points here by giving money. No Thanks.
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max
Oct 27, 2015 03:59pm
No donation from MODI ! Step in the right direction. Something Sheryar Khan should also learn from Edhi
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Sandhu
Oct 27, 2015 04:00pm
Good decision by Edhi foundation. India was trying to mitigate the hype and respect Edhi foundation earned on their humanitarian basis through this 1 crore money. Humanity has no price good decision by Edhi.
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Chaghtai
Oct 27, 2015 04:00pm
Well done Edhi Saab. Once a again you have proved your love for Pakistan.
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RAJ CHAUDARY
Oct 27, 2015 04:00pm
It was a good gesture and don't understand they have rejected a donation.
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Tamil Arasan
Oct 27, 2015 04:01pm
It's a very beautiful image...the way Geeta is holding the hands of PM NaMo is like a daughter holding the hand of father and feeling safe and secure...!!
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En Jay
Oct 27, 2015 04:01pm
Disappointed from you Edhi sahab, you are working for a very noble cause. and you should not decline this donation. This is a contribution for a Nobel cause. Both India and Pakistan should work with eachother and not against eachother.
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inam ali london
Oct 27, 2015 04:01pm
take the money its for good cause, they should be no politic yes
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SAEED KHAN
Oct 27, 2015 04:02pm
CONGRATULATIONS MR EDHI FOR REFUSING DONATION FROM MODI
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Force-of-Nature
Oct 27, 2015 04:02pm
Well done Edhi sahib. it is better to avoid controversy.
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FM
Oct 27, 2015 04:02pm
when I heard the news deep down inside I knew that was coming. I used to live near one of the Edhi house (apna Ghar) and i know them they newer accept mpney from governments. Had it been any other so called charitable NGO they would have glee fully accepted and would have asked for more. Long live EDHI
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Confused
Oct 27, 2015 04:03pm
One one hand, Edhi did right thing (it would have been politically wrong move to accept donation). However, I am also thinking this could have served begining of so called back-channel diplomacy.
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rana
Oct 27, 2015 04:03pm
we dont need your money just stop killing my soldiers and civilians. Thanks
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swati
Oct 27, 2015 04:06pm
there are so many Common things in India and Pakistan, just because of some hatred driven politician creating panic in common man heart !
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stranger
Oct 27, 2015 04:07pm
Cool. We love you for a reason Edhi Sahib.
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Mansoor Ali Khan
Oct 27, 2015 04:07pm
Thumbs up to Edhi Sb,
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Nabeell
Oct 27, 2015 04:08pm
EHDI did it now when are people of Pakistan rejecting Indian Products?
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Zaraf
Oct 27, 2015 04:08pm
Modi is a very cunning two faced man. This was just a tactic to improve his soft image globally. If he has to initiate something substantial, then he should stop LOC violations. And ofcourse protect the muslims in his country.
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Observer
Oct 27, 2015 04:08pm
Well done edhi. If Modi really wants to contribute, he should contribute in spreading peace.
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Ahmed Kashmiri
Oct 27, 2015 04:08pm
Unfortunately Modi is very controversial and comes with baggage from the past. I guess if it was any other PM he would have accepted.
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khanm
Oct 27, 2015 04:09pm
Let us not bring India and Pakistan's feud in to charity... indeed a good gesture on Modi's part... Dear Edhi sb ....Every good act is charity. A man's true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows....
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samad chaudhry
Oct 27, 2015 04:10pm
A great humanitarian Edhi has fans all over the world His love for Geeta will be remembered by all of and that was not for money but simply love for one human for other with no selfish motto. we applaud the great man and his courage. Geeta found other parents in Pakistan as Balqis and Abdul Sattar Edhi
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Indian
Oct 27, 2015 04:12pm
While Medhisaab has every right to accept/ refuse the donation,
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ashraf TO
Oct 27, 2015 04:12pm
Sad to hear that although the right things to do by Edhi Foundation. I wish Modo had not spread so much hatred towards Pakistan. You should never refuse a gift but in this case hard to accept anything from a MODI. Sorry my indian brothers but look at what you elected as a prime minister who was not even allowed into the US prior to him becoming the head of secular India. What Ehdi did was our duty as per our faith and it is no favour to you and you don't need to fee obligated.
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AXH
Oct 27, 2015 04:12pm
Good decision Mr. Edhi.
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Faraz Khan
Oct 27, 2015 04:12pm
Even Indians are suspicious of Modi. I don't blame Edhi.
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Om
Oct 27, 2015 04:13pm
Mr. Edhi could have used the donation for earthquake relief. It was just a token of appreciation.
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Tanweer Khan
Oct 27, 2015 04:13pm
To those that are saying this is a great gesture - and the money should be accepted. I think instead of 'buying' the will of Pakistanis through this, Modi should have been more vociferous over the last few weeks when Shiv Sena forced Ghulam Ali to cancel a concert, broke into a meeting between the BCCI and the PCB, forced Aleem Dar to stand down from an ICC-sanctioned cricket match and got Wasim and Shoaib effectively 'deported' from India. Against that backdrop, how can Edhi possibly accept the donation. Always remember, Edhi is a man of principles - not a money grabbing corrupt politician.
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Ayaz Bader
Oct 27, 2015 04:14pm
Excellent Edhi Sahab, you would have been a Noble laureate had you been in any other country; A lesson to Actors and Singers who are dying to get themselves "exposed" in Indian movies (almost all actresses from Pakistan done this in India). I wonder if Adnan Sami should be called a Pakistani now and be allowed to enter Pakistan ever?
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NeutraView
Oct 27, 2015 04:14pm
Edhi is truly great!!!
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prasant
Oct 27, 2015 04:15pm
If edhi decline, the money would be spent on thousands of edhi like foundation in india.
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Capt C M Khan
Oct 27, 2015 04:16pm
Bravo.....True HERO in this country . Loads of Respect for Edhi sahib. One cannot DISRESPECT one Brother and send Gift to the other brother. In our CULTURE Family STANDS TOGETHER Modi Sahib.
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Karachi Guy
Oct 27, 2015 04:16pm
Please search the documentary on Abdul Sattar Edhi Sahab, he mention in that documentary that he only take donation from Pakistani People and if he need money he come on the street and people give him Money. This is not the first time Edthi Sahab refuse the donation, it is his policy and he know this nation got very big heart so they spend on Charity. So my Indian Friends please do find documentary on Edhi Sahab and you will know the answer and nothing negative in it
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Naveed
Oct 27, 2015 04:16pm
It was the right thing to do, to show that humanitarian work is not done for any monitory award. I think what Edhi has done is to set a path for all humanitarian organizations to work with out any consideration for ethnicity, religion, and country and stay away from the politicians.
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Pakistani
Oct 27, 2015 04:16pm
Proud of You Edhi Sahab. You are one amazing human being n true Patriot. Respect for Edhi n his foundation. We don't need compensations
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Manzoor
Oct 27, 2015 04:18pm
He wanted to buy the priceless love this girl got from Pakistanis and the Edhi Foundation. Good response from the foundation.
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max
Oct 27, 2015 04:20pm
@khanm MODI over here is only known for his bad acts like killing muslims
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Shabbir
Oct 27, 2015 04:20pm
If we have so much of self respect than we must decline any aid coming to our country including from China, US and Arab countries.
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Shahid
Oct 27, 2015 04:20pm
Edhi should have accepted this money and then should have bought ambulances with the money and donated to Indian charities. He works for humanity and should have had stayed out of politics.
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DAM
Oct 27, 2015 04:22pm
I don't see any reason for declining Modi's donation. Unless there is a legal reason to decline the donation, Edhi is a charity which looks after the needy irrespective of caste, creed or national origin (as evidenced by Geeta's case). It could have put such money to good use as it has done for a number of decades. For a number of years Pakistani patients have been going to India for complicated medical procedures such as organ transplants, etc. then why should we Pakistani's show (unnecessary) patriotism on issues of charity and goodwill? I am sure people will keep on donating to the Edhi Foundation (as I will) but every donation helps.
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Ananomous
Oct 27, 2015 04:22pm
@RAJ CHAUDARY I am not sure about the exact reason. I think the current political circumstances could be a reason. It is a pity why neighboring countries cant live in love and harmony. However, when I read the news yesterday about the 1 million donation, I was disappointed. Reason being that for a large country like India and for a large organisation like Eidhi foundation, 1 million INR is peanuts and rather insulting. Some normal upper-middle class people in Pakistan give more charity than this. The generosity should be proportional to the cause and I don't think Modi truly appreciates the cause of Eidhi. If it was me I would have given USD 10 million. The donation should be of a value that could be portrayed as if its coming from a big country who actually respects Eidhi. And please don't think that something is better than nothing. Eidhi is the largest voluntary ambulance service in the world and gets really good funds. The amount is insulting to India and to Eidhi as well.
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kanwarch
Oct 27, 2015 04:24pm
Right decision by a great man. Money is no object for him and he is never short of money in any case. Mr Modi should spend this money on millions of very poor and hungary people in India.
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hindu
Oct 27, 2015 04:24pm
@RAJ CHAUDARY Modi's hands are covered in inocent blood of minority community of india. Edhi has done the right thing . Well done Edhi shb.
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natey
Oct 27, 2015 04:25pm
i think he didnt accept coz its like buying his kind gestures..and edhi will not feel comfortable in heart knowing his good gesture bought with money..its got nothing to do with politics or india or modi....its self principles of good human being...it doesnt allow u to accept..
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Sunil
Oct 27, 2015 04:26pm
Sad. It was not a donation from Modi but from people of India. Understandable what is done by Pakistan is priceless. Edhi too need funds to keep its good work.
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Shahzad Ikhlaq
Oct 27, 2015 04:26pm
i've heard Edhi foundation doesn't accept money from any government so this could be the only reason why donation has been declined, i see no political motive behind this move, let Faisal edhi clarify their stance in his press conference.
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Amjad khan
Oct 27, 2015 04:26pm
No Thanks. MODI please distribute this money to your poor people.
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kanwarch
Oct 27, 2015 04:27pm
@Shabbir We should
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Mohan Kishore D
Oct 27, 2015 04:28pm
Edhiji, the donation which Modiji is offered for your good work and to continue the good work in a large, I personally believe that you should have accepted it, any way its your wish. There is no politics involved in this and should not be.
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Shafiq khan
Oct 27, 2015 04:29pm
@Chaghtai sir, you have no right to miss construe the purpose of the Edhi announcement. Narrow me inded people always high jack the intentions of others. If the Edhi foundation specifically stated that they are doing it because of the "love of Pakistan" to hen you would be right, but they did not. Who you think you are to attribute such decision for what you do ? Edhi is an humanitarian organisation and always seek0s to serve the humanitarian causes. Any country or region does not mean much. Human beings matter.
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on looker
Oct 27, 2015 04:29pm
Not sure it was the only option - he could have used money to fight for good causes in Indai
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FM
Oct 27, 2015 04:29pm
EDHI by policy doesnot accept money from govts. case closed
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NY
Oct 27, 2015 04:30pm
Rejecting a good gesture if fine but saying Modi was trying to score brownie point by giving 'MONEY' not good yarr. A person can feel realy good by such a wonderful gesture shown by Pakistan
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samir
Oct 27, 2015 04:30pm
What people do not understand is that this amount does not matter for Edhi Foundation given the charity that they receive from Pakistanis across the world. Statistically, Pakistan is the most charitable nation in the world. For them, it was a humanitarian gesture to one of the child amongst thousands others lives they have affected to date. So there is no reason for them to make this into a big issue or a marketing gimmick. Life goes on and they will continue to help other people. This is the beauty of people like Edhi. Something that Indian and Pakistani politicians should learn. There is nothing that cannot be saved.
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Aditya
Oct 27, 2015 04:31pm
The One crore Indian Rupees would have been One crore sixty lakh Pakistani rupees. A decent sum for doing charity for hundreds of more people in distress. They may dislike Modi but the money is on behalf the Indian Public, not Modi ji's personal contribution and therefore it should not have been rejected keeping in mind it could help hundreds of people in need of help.
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Yawar
Oct 27, 2015 04:32pm
Did Modi give similar sums of money to the families of muslims killed by radical hindus?
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fair
Oct 27, 2015 04:33pm
Salam Edhi Sahab. Edhi Foundation does not accept funds from governments. Its a policy. Nothing related to Pak / Ind enmity in this act.
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A. Ali
Oct 27, 2015 04:33pm
@RAJ CHAUDARY ..... indeed, you and billions in India will not understand pride of a nation. being big and money is not everything.
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Faisal
Oct 27, 2015 04:33pm
Don't even think about taking a penny from them. They are not good
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Iftikhar Husain
Oct 27, 2015 04:33pm
Best news of the day.
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Abrar-ul-Haque
Oct 27, 2015 04:34pm
Excellent decision. I was already talking to friends when I heard the news of the offer that I wish Eidhis decline this donation.
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A. Ali
Oct 27, 2015 04:34pm
@prasant ................ show us one welfare center in India, as good as Edhi's.
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Sampath
Oct 27, 2015 04:34pm
It is an unfortunate decision since any money given for a good cause from any source without the recepient asking for it comes from the divine.
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Dr Nuzhat Ahmad
Oct 27, 2015 04:36pm
It is not a matter of politics just principles!
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Shahzad Ikhlaq
Oct 27, 2015 04:36pm
@Aditya Edhi sahab would have accepted the donation had it been from Modi's personal savings/income, he doesn't accept donations from governments, nothing to do with Indo-Pak rivalry.
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A. Ali
Oct 27, 2015 04:37pm
@Sunil .... you just know our and your corrupt politicians. you cant fathom the depth of this decision made by Mr Edhi. Its a torch bearing decision will go long way in changing our mindsets towards Indian products/ media / sports.
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M. Siddique
Oct 27, 2015 04:38pm
@En Jay, Please note Edhi ambulances rushed to the border yesterday to help those who were injured or killed by Indian firing on the border. Please connect the dots and think if Edhi is right? Yes.
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Syed Hussain Akbari
Oct 27, 2015 04:38pm
@max Fully agree with you Max. Love of India is equally insincere and perhaps also dangerous. Our Politicians and other officials should learn from Edhi. Long live Edhi Sahib and his mission.
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A. Ali
Oct 27, 2015 04:38pm
Well don Edhi, we as a nation fully support this kind act and above all we respect and stand by decision the grant offered by Modi. When will our politicians learn ....
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stranger
Oct 27, 2015 04:39pm
What Modi (and Shiv Sena) mind tries to do is to divide Pakistani nation. They threw out Pakistani umpire, commentators, singer but invited Malala to India. Modi spews venom on Pakistan all day but donates money to Edhi Trust. The best strategy would be to unite and politely tell Indians that we are a nation with eyes and ears,
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Munir
Oct 27, 2015 04:39pm
@DAM wise words.
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AHA
Oct 27, 2015 04:40pm
Nobel work done by Edhi foundation appreciated.
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M. Siddique
Oct 27, 2015 04:42pm
@khanm, Please note that yesterday when Indian forces killed and injured Pakistanis, Edhi ambulances were rushed there to help. Duplicity does not help anyone. If India stop killing that will be a big donation to Edhi.
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Mohammed
Oct 27, 2015 04:42pm
Edhi Sahib did the right thing. Well done. Pakistan's hospitality comes for free. We have big hearts.
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Ijaz
Oct 27, 2015 04:43pm
The donation was clearly a political stunt. Thank God there is one man in Pakistan with the dignity and common sense to not be used by a vicious hate monger. I hope and believe as a result of this Pakistanis will contribute even more generously to Edhi. I for my part will make a donation of Rs100,000 today.
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Tariq
Oct 27, 2015 04:44pm
Money can't buy everything.
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Harmony-1
Oct 27, 2015 04:46pm
@En Jay - It is not "disappointing" if you think of why many of your writers are returning the awards.
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Dipak Singh
Oct 27, 2015 04:46pm
OK you decline but you forget that the amount which was offered not belongs to PM Modi its belongs to Indian tax payers.
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Shiva
Oct 27, 2015 04:46pm
That money could have helped some one in some corner of the world. Off course, Mr. Modi is not giving from his personal money, It is Govt. contribution
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Khan
Oct 27, 2015 04:48pm
Friends, Edhi foundation do not take donations from governments. This is the simplest reason.
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a
Oct 27, 2015 04:48pm
good job and thumbs up for edhi foundation
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AHA
Oct 27, 2015 04:50pm
A sensible move by the Edhis - keeping away from something that might hurt the sensitivities of many Pakistanis.
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Aeyaz Kayani
Oct 27, 2015 04:51pm
Let's wait for his statement as to the real reason behind this (if he can take the risk to state it). My guess is that he fears that accepting this sort of donation from India will either result in a loss of many donations from Pakistan (which total to much more, of course),
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sanatani
Oct 27, 2015 04:51pm
@A. Ali ask from the parents of thousand of children who get free medical treatment in India.
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RA
Oct 27, 2015 04:52pm
I applaud Edhis for their work. Whether they accept or decline the donation is up to them but I am very sure it is not for political reasons.
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Farhan
Oct 27, 2015 04:52pm
Edhi never accepts money from governments or government agencies. He has said so numerous times in the past. The logic is very simple - he wants Edhi Foundation to stay neutral and free of outside influence and politics. Good strategy. Nothing but respect for you !
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Arslan
Oct 27, 2015 04:53pm
There is the right way of donating and then there is the wrong way. Modi went about it all wrong by announcing it on twitter. He should have contacted Edhi directly (not via media) and should have asked that they would like to donate and if Edhi will accept. Modi's twitter message is basically saying 'here's the payment for looking after Geeta' and Edhi is not the type of man who looks after people in return for payment. Modi should've been far more respectful in his approach to Edhi.
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Aman
Oct 27, 2015 04:54pm
Many Pakistani come for medical treatment in India. Infact Indian citizens have crowd funded so many life threatening treatment to pakistani citizens.
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madhura rahalkar pune,INDIA
Oct 27, 2015 04:56pm
Thanks to 'EDHI' and Pakistan government
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AbbasToronto
Oct 27, 2015 04:57pm
Wise move by Edhi who also refuses to accept help from the Pak govt. or any govt. Best for Mr. Modi to use these funds to seed something like a private Edhi Foundation in India.
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Naseem
Oct 27, 2015 04:57pm
@En Jay Unfortunately the news did not mention that Edhi foundation does not accept donations from any government, even Pakistan government. So declining the offer of PM Modi was not out of character, and should not be taken as snubbing the government or people of India.
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Prakash
Oct 27, 2015 04:58pm
@LOL Mr Modi has already said the work eidhi done is priceless, valuable. But as a part of help it is contribution and nothing beyond.
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Naseem
Oct 27, 2015 04:59pm
@khanm Edhi foundation does not accept funds from any government.
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Ayaz Bader
Oct 27, 2015 05:02pm
@Aditya - There are people in Pakistan who can and do contribute individually larger than this amount. By the grace of Almighty Allaah we are generous nation in the world when it comes to charity. Edhi Sahab rightly refused, as it was announced rom a person who is at the helm of affairs when terrorism and extremism against minorities is at highest level in a so-called secular country.
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Your Choice
Oct 27, 2015 05:03pm
@Aditya : Thanks for letting us know what your currency values in Pak rupees but the thing you don't know that even these one carore 60 lacs are peanuts for Edhi foundation may be a day expense of his services. I am just disappointed with Modi who is unable to understand the great gesture shown by Pakistanis. Love You Edhi Saab You are our pride. Whatever the reason would be people like me will back your decision of refusing the grant.
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Ali
Oct 27, 2015 05:10pm
i see that it was a good gesture from Indian government. But problem is that countries are on the verge of war right now. So, far Indian army had been continuously firing and violating all rules set by UN. Now when Pak army will start, things will get messy. Definitely will be more money for west if there will be war. that is the way we are headed to right now. an attack on india is foreseen.
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Jaan Bhittani
Oct 27, 2015 05:10pm
Mr. A. Sathar Edhi is a genuine person. Declining Mr. Modi money is really appreciable.
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indian
Oct 27, 2015 05:10pm
Modi's did right thing by offering donation he was morally bound and Edhi also did equally right thing by declining. Both are right from their own perpectives.
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faisal
Oct 27, 2015 05:15pm
@En Jay edhi only takes money from Pakistani. Not even saudi's or NGo's etc
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Dr. Farooq Khan
Oct 27, 2015 05:17pm
"Just hours after arriving in Delhi, she did not know the family and Indian Minister Sushma Sovraj vowed that her parents have found after DNA test." That is sad. So, she just wanted to go back to India. I pray that little doll's expectations from India may not be ruined. What Edhi did was his personal choice. Please, don't link it with India Pakistan Politics
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Ayesha
Oct 27, 2015 05:18pm
Now that Edhi Saheb has rightly refused the Indian donation, Modi should give this money to Geeta and also adopt her as her daughter. Living together, Geeta might change Modi's attitude against Pakistan!
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Mohammed Faisal
Oct 27, 2015 05:19pm
Edhi dropped the ball. The donation was not to a person but a cause.
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TKhan
Oct 27, 2015 05:19pm
Too quick to give donation on Mr. Modi's part and twice as quick in refusing it by Edhi. Both Parties should have waited a bit in making gesture and reaction. Now those in favor of refusing; can come they forward and match Mr. Modi's donation?
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khanm
Oct 27, 2015 05:19pm
@Naseem ... My aim as a person is to save the lives of people... donation is donation and it does not know what cast, creed, or religion gives it... Can we really believe that we are living a good life, an ethically decent life if we don't do anything serious to help reduce poverty around the world and help save the lives of children or adults who are likely to die if we don't increase the amount of aid we are giving.... A good act of charity should should always be appreciated regardless of who so ever gives...
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mushir
Oct 27, 2015 05:22pm
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of India failed to give a sensible advice to their PM, the timings for saying or doing something is an art in diplomacy. At a right time a remark can be a jewel but at a wrong time a teaser! It was even against the usual South Asian Culture, it could be announced later on.
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Indian -I
Oct 27, 2015 05:22pm
Janab Edhi sahab you have every right to accept or reject the donation offered by any one but Sir this donation was not offered by Sh Narendra Bhai Modi this was from Pri Minister of India we were very happy if you accepted the donation which was meant for the poor people of South Asia. However Sir a warm Regards from us.
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khanm
Oct 27, 2015 05:23pm
@M. Siddique ....We in India and Pakistan are promoting only falsehood, duplicity, contradiction; we both conceal and disguise ourselves from ourselves.... would it help???if it does so be it....
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Shailraj Chauhan
Oct 27, 2015 05:23pm
Respect for Edhi Foundation from India. Not good gesture by Modi. For last 4 months after this issue came, Modi said nothing.. Now why donation ? Instead we should respond by other positive activities..Long live humanity.
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Omar
Oct 27, 2015 05:23pm
I dont see any flaw from accepting donation from a country. I am sure Modi wasnt giving 10mil from his pocket. It would have been from government of India and it might have done some good. Anyways, Edhi has done a lot of good and he reserves right to run his organization as he sees fit.
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Free Soul
Oct 27, 2015 05:26pm
Excellent decision by Edhi sahab !!!!! PCB has a lot to learn from this.
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Waseem
Oct 27, 2015 05:30pm
I think there are more lessons to be learnt from Geeta's story after the initial fanfare cools down 1- making travelling and movement easy cross the border 2- Both Govt should commit themselves to do best to help stranded citizen into each other's country, right now, any unfortunate one loosing travel documents or smaller visa voilation could cost them a life in jail, or otherwise suffering. One may refer the story of old Pakistani microbiologist spending all his life India, stranded in a case, where even full sentence would have been only 5 years in jail, if proven. There should be lessons, and not the mutual slanging instead. I wish Geeta best of luck back in home, and also wish the govt to be humane
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Rizwan
Oct 27, 2015 05:30pm
There's nothing to regret or appreciate. It's a principle stand by honourable Edhi Sahib. He has never accepted any foreign donation. He's indeed a true patriot who has supreme faith in Pakistanis. His countrymen have never disappointed him for all his noble endeavours. My utmost respect to Edhi Sahib in particular and to all Pakistanis in general! Bravo!! Together we rise...
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Faith
Oct 27, 2015 05:32pm
Way to Sir Ehdi...you made us proud
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jay mirza
Oct 27, 2015 05:33pm
Edhi has integrity. Wish that was true of rulers of Pakistan too who have the illusion of talking peace with a person like Modi.
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Factual
Oct 27, 2015 05:33pm
Edhi foundation does not accept donations from political figures. They accept it from common citizens. Indians should not take offense to this. It is their policy. If any Indian donates in personal capacity, they will not refuse it. Edhi foundation has never been short of cash as well. They command such respect and trust in Pakistan that they people donate generously without announcing it. Despite the modest appearance of Edhi Sb, he manages largest charity work worth billions. I hope people from across the border will understand. Political tone is bad for their noble work and they avoid it.
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Naseem
Oct 27, 2015 05:34pm
@khanm No Khanm, if Edhi foundation does not accept donation or financial aid from any government, then who are we to say that a "donation is donation". One reason for not accepting from government is that they are not influenced by the them in future. Mr Edhi has said that when he needs money, he goes and stand on the road with the collection box and people give what ever they want to give. You should respect his decision.
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samiya
Oct 27, 2015 05:37pm
Edhi Sahab has always turned down donations from ALL governments. This is their policy, and not necessarily a pointed refusal of INDIAN money. The Edhi Foundation has refused to take money from other governments -- including the government of Pakistan -- in the past. This in no way means he is against these nations, or their nationals. Let's please not turn everything into a confrontation between "two enemies," and an excuse for scoring points against anyone.
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Bachan Bhai
Oct 27, 2015 05:41pm
1 Carore INR !! Hmmm someone could tell Mr. Modi that Edhi foundation is not in the game of "Kon Banayga Carorepati". He must had kept some patience to announce this much donation. Even in KBC, the cheque is presented by most respected Mr. Amitabh Bachan by maintaining dignity, humbleness and extreme honor with a round of applause.
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Harisingh
Oct 27, 2015 05:41pm
Whatever his reasons for not accepting, we in India still appreciate what he did and will continue to do so. I am still glad the PM offered the donation since it was the right thing to do and in the hands of the Edhi foundation it would have definitely gone on to some good cause.
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Spock
Oct 27, 2015 05:43pm
Edhi sahab should understand that it was a donation from Indian people not from modi's personal account.
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Asim
Oct 27, 2015 05:43pm
Edhi, the only Pakistani left with guts to decline donations. Bravo!
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vijay
Oct 27, 2015 05:43pm
Why do we have to see everything from an Indo-Pak dispute. If Edhi foundation is doing a good job for humanity then why not accept donation from India so that Edhi foundation can do more for humanity, irrespective of their nationality. Anyway hats off to Edhi foundation.
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Who am I
Oct 27, 2015 05:44pm
My salutes to you Mr. Edhi. You are one wonderful person and a true representative of Pakistan.
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Bilal Bhutta
Oct 27, 2015 05:45pm
Bravo Edhi Sahib!
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Who am I
Oct 27, 2015 05:47pm
@max Very well said Max. Sheharyar must learn from Edhi. But unfortunately those who are representing Pakistan are not really our representatives. Edhi is a breath of fresh air.
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Harmony-1
Oct 27, 2015 05:48pm
@Spock - You must have missed many comments where it says Edhi doesn't accept donations from any government but does accept donations "personal" donations!
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Common man
Oct 27, 2015 05:50pm
This is called a man and true Pakistani.
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from Twincity
Oct 27, 2015 05:50pm
@En Jay , after all he is true Pakistani. he is not like Mr. Najam Sathi or Mr. Sharyar Khan.
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Jaggu
Oct 27, 2015 05:50pm
What a gentleman Edhi is! Immense respect for him. You did the right thing. You check mated Modi. Well done!
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Kashif
Oct 27, 2015 05:50pm
Well done Edhi Sb for politely declining. Mr Modi trying to take the credit for it, No Thanks. Edhi is not doing humanitarian work for the money, and he is never out of funds, any time he needs there are million of people ready to support his cause... I suppose where was the Indian govt 10 yrs ago for this child ? And Had not Bollywood made that Movie, Geeta had continued living without her family...
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bilal
Oct 27, 2015 05:51pm
@En Jay he did the right thing. use the money on the poor in india. there are plenty there who would benefit.
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Merchant
Oct 27, 2015 05:52pm
Thousand salaams and salutes to Edhi Saheb. Proves we do not need foreign money specially from those who are not our well wishers and are upto destroying us.
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Befree
Oct 27, 2015 05:53pm
10 million INR is like 18 million Pakistan rupees, could have come handy during earthquake. Why refuse?
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Punjabi Indian
Oct 27, 2015 05:53pm
@Ananomous ...correction the donation amount was INR 10 million or almost Pak rupees 15 million. Not peanuts by any streatch of imagination.
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Imran AB
Oct 27, 2015 05:55pm
No need to decline the donation. It could help so many more people. No politics here !!
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Adnan
Oct 27, 2015 05:56pm
Mr.Modi humanity is priceless. Thanks for the gesture of goodwill! Hope we could live as a peaceful neighbour.
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Kissa Chahar Darwaish
Oct 27, 2015 05:56pm
You make Bajrangi Bhaijan, we have real life Edhi Bhaijan. The difference is quite obvious.
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Tariq
Oct 27, 2015 05:56pm
lets hear the reasons first!
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Akram
Oct 27, 2015 05:56pm
We should open to accept indian donations, but not from modi.
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Saleem USA
Oct 27, 2015 05:57pm
@RAJ CHAUDARY On the happy occasion of Eid, as a good gesture Pakistan presented sweets on to Indian BSF, as this has been a tradition, but Indians refused to accept and rejected....... Good move Mr. Edhi for rejecting the donation, and thank you very much for taking care and protecting for so long, a woman who was so helpless and was at the mercy of all kinds of people.
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Farhana khatoon
Oct 27, 2015 05:57pm
@En Jay dear,Edhi saheb does not accept donation from any one ,except Pakistanis.Its not because he has any hatred against Modi or any other Indian.Once sean penn offered him help and refused by saying 'we have enough donations from all over Pakistan.But thanks to Modi and all Indians for their offer.
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Dr. Arshad Kamal Khan
Oct 27, 2015 05:58pm
Mr.Abdul Sattar Edhi has done the appropriate thing by refusing to accept the money offered by P.M. Modi. Edhi has done a humanitarian gesture by taking care of Geeta. He has got his reward. Unfortunately, it seems that Mr. Modi, has not been showing the humanitarian character that a leader of India should have. He has failed in living up to the image of a leader of India. He seems to be the leader of one particular religion. That defies the modern age, the history of India and above all the independence of India. Mr. Edhi simply outshines Mr Modi in this story.
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JP
Oct 27, 2015 05:58pm
I think both Modi and Edhi did the right thing. Modi expressed gratitude with a substantial amount and Edhi effectively proved beyond doubt that he does not do this looking for a reward. I am sure his organization will be plenty well funded by others impressed by his work.
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Who am I
Oct 27, 2015 05:59pm
@khanm Are you not aware what Edhi is? Read on google before advising this man what good is.
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Punjabi Indian
Oct 27, 2015 06:02pm
@Yawar ...yes for each dead in Gujrat riots weather Muslim or Hindu a sum of 10 lacks Inr or 1.6 million Pak rupees was given by Gurat Govt as compensation.
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Taimoor Khan
Oct 27, 2015 06:02pm
Good decision.
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junaid
Oct 27, 2015 06:03pm
Edhi is the man, non of pakistani politician are at his level. Edhi worked for people all his life and he knows its not a good idea to take money from a person who is responsible for killing of thousands of innocent people in Gujrat and an undeclared terrorist. Anyways 1 crore or 2 crore for Edhi foundation are peanuts who runs the largest fleet of ambulances in the world.
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MA
Oct 27, 2015 06:04pm
@prasant tell me one
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Absar
Oct 27, 2015 06:05pm
Good Gesture by Edhi foundation... by politely refusing the donation for this great human favor will keep it completely A-political. Once again Thank You Edhi Jee... for your great contribution towards humanity...
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Saleem USA
Oct 27, 2015 06:07pm
@Bachan Bhai In the bigger scheme of things, 1 carore is really not that large sum of money. May be just a tad more than peanuts. Good for Edhi for declining it. I knew he would not accept, when the announcement was made by Modi yesterday.
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Farrukh Arshad
Oct 27, 2015 06:07pm
Thats a character. Respect to Edhi Sahib.
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N.S
Oct 27, 2015 06:08pm
All the Indian intellectuals, writers, thinkers are returning the government awards, due to the current intolerance level in India, writer Gulzar returned his award just the other day...Edhi did the right thing here. Humanitarian services cannot be measured in money. A few nice words said could have been better and more appreciable.
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simpleguy
Oct 27, 2015 06:11pm
@Indian -I Modi can now donate that 1 crore indian.. more poor ppl there.. Trust me pakistan has much less poverty level than india does.
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Tanweer Khan
Oct 27, 2015 06:11pm
@vijay I am not sure if you have ever been to Pakistan, but in June 2006, I spent a whole week in India - and know from personal experience how Indian media would have reported this if Edhi had accepted the donation. The headlines would have been more like 'Pak Demands Rs. 10 Million for returning Geeta', or 'Money Grabbing Edhi asked India to pay for housing Geeta'. This would feed down very quickly to the masses - and everyone in India would instantly become 'anti-Edhi'. In 2006, when I was there, Kofi Annan was stepping down as UN General Secretary, and India wanted Shashi Taroor to take over - but the numbers were against him. Papers in India were blaming Pakistan for not supporting Taroor, or putting up their own challengers etc - all stories that were fabricated with the sole purpose of embarrassing Pakistan, when in reality it is the US that 'decides'. Does Edhi really deserve that type of treatment from the press and people of India? Absolutey not !!!
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Naxalite
Oct 27, 2015 06:16pm
That is why Edhi is Great. He is a true representative of the Nation.
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Naxalite
Oct 27, 2015 06:17pm
@max Shahryar Khan is far far away from this.
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Indian
Oct 27, 2015 06:17pm
hope they are not playing politics here
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Naxalite
Oct 27, 2015 06:18pm
@RAJ CHAUDARY How can we accept Earthquake Rescue Offers or Donations when India is engaged in harming Pakistan?
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Danish Anjum
Oct 27, 2015 06:18pm
Look at these c0mments! Some are happy that donation was declined. Some are confused why declined. Edhi foundation is way way way above the politics, secret agents, Army forces, hatred etc. The organisation's policy says that they don't accept donations from any government. The policy was not established last night. It has a background. We should go back and continue donating to Edhi foundation and other good NGOs in best of our capacity. You like Mr Modi or not.. I feel that it is irrelevant here.
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Vijay
Oct 27, 2015 06:18pm
This is good news for Shiv Sena and bad news for "Indian Secularist". Anyway we can use that money somewhere else in INDIA for INDIANS.
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Khurram Jadoon
Oct 27, 2015 06:18pm
Now it's every Pakistani duty to reach out to Edhi foundation to double what they declined from Indian PM. Really appreciated both Edhi as well as Indian PM (if he was really trying to help Edhi, not paying back the expenses for taking care of that poor girl - who knows afterall he's chai-wala)
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Kaka
Oct 27, 2015 06:18pm
@RAJ CHAUDARY , How Edhi can accept the donation from a man whose hands are full of blood of innocent Gujrati Muslims?? Secondly, EDHI foundation could not accept money from Govts. Raj Chaudary if you donate money (in your psersonel capacity) we may hope Edhi Foundation will accept it.
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sunset
Oct 27, 2015 06:19pm
Happy Diwali
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Zeeshan
Oct 27, 2015 06:22pm
Nobody wants donations from someone guilty of heinous crimes against Muslims.
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swati
Oct 27, 2015 06:23pm
Great work done by Edhi...
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Seedoo
Oct 27, 2015 06:23pm
Edhi as an organization does not accept donation from any government, including that of Pakistan. This has been the policy of the organization right from its birth.
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Muzamil Khan
Oct 27, 2015 06:25pm
It was India's money not Modi's personal money, Mr. Edhi should not have rejected it.
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Anil
Oct 27, 2015 06:26pm
No! Mr Edhi! A charitable organisation does not refuse a donation! Please don't do this! Let us have at least one graceful moment without our mutual madness!
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N.Sid
Oct 27, 2015 06:27pm
Edhi shows compassion, humanity for all races, tolerance, love and affection, pluralism and inclusiveness...Modi is exactly opposite to all these virtues and good values. So how come the twain meet.
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J ay
Oct 27, 2015 06:28pm
First of all , I must say Edhi is the real principled man. He has self respect and other Pakistani officials should learn from his gesture of refusing the badly needed money based on his principles. Secondly, people of both nations must understand that politicians will and have been benefiting by inciting people against each other. This is the same technique British used in India against Muslims and Hindus. It is called 'divide and rule'. The only difference now is that unfortunately we use it against our own people, and British don't do that to their own citizens.
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shary
Oct 27, 2015 06:29pm
Mr. Modi.. Thanks but no Thanks.
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TANDi
Oct 27, 2015 06:30pm
Thank you Edhi saheb, we appreciate your feelings and service. This money is very much needed for other people and we will donate there for human service. We will ensure that this donation is spent for genuine cause.
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rehan
Oct 27, 2015 06:31pm
BEST news of the day . India tried to buy Pakistan's gesture of goodwill by paying for it and making it "even". Salute to Edhi for demonstrating so much self respect . Salam to you Edhi !
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rehan
Oct 27, 2015 06:31pm
@En Jay Who cares what an Indian feels about this, really.
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Methu Vada
Oct 27, 2015 06:32pm
@Tanweer Khan I respect Mr.Edhi's decision. But totally dis agree with you. Definitely Indian media is not that much bad. I accept they are negative about everything,
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Shaista
Oct 27, 2015 06:33pm
Best News Thank you Edhi
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Habib Sargana
Oct 27, 2015 06:35pm
Modi shall donate that 10 million rupees to Geeta and her parents Instead of gaining fame to donate edi foundation Well done Mr edhi
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Dinesh
Oct 27, 2015 06:37pm
Really? Not even from the Govt. of Pakistan? The money could have been used for many more noble causes. You have disappointed me by playing politics.
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Ishant Singh
Oct 27, 2015 06:37pm
Thank You Mr Edhi for not accepting the money. YOu could ve used it for earthquake victims in your country
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Irfan
Oct 27, 2015 06:38pm
@RAJ CHAUDARY If you pay some one, some philanthropic entity, for their services is all right on most occasion, but Edhi foundation did not do this for money, as soon as the girl was there a donation was announced and it looked as if the cost and expenses for taking care of this girl is being paid. Hence Edhi did the right thing. People would have said, 'well you looked after her you got the money, so what?'
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Uzair
Oct 27, 2015 06:38pm
Edhi Sahab, you are not just humanitarian, you are a visionary, we praise you for not accepting this bribe
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fahd
Oct 27, 2015 06:40pm
@Shahid He stayed out of Politics by refusing the donation
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Tariq, Lahore
Oct 27, 2015 06:41pm
Donation for 'publicity' is best refused! Charitable donations are best when they are given 'bespoke' - only when the All Mighty knows!
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M. Ahmed
Oct 27, 2015 06:41pm
Edhi did the right thing, Modi has blood of innocent Muslims and other minorities on his hand
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amd
Oct 27, 2015 06:44pm
Edhis are among those rare noble souls whose work is God's work.There are millions of admirers in India,irrespective of religion,of the Edhis , among whom one is PM Modi . If Modi's offer was a good gesture,Edhis refusal was also a good gesture.Nobody should attribute any gimmick & pettiness in these simple gestures.Edhis selfless work is unparalleled in today's world.May they get all of God's blessings for their noble heart & soul
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fahd
Oct 27, 2015 06:45pm
@Aditya Edhi is very well funded organisation, and it doesn't take donation s from govts. Modi shouldve given it to the families of dalits and muslims, being killed by his disciples.
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Harthik rathod
Oct 27, 2015 06:45pm
Edhi foundation has done a great job but don't forget 15 years old boy from Pakistan is in India (Bhopal) and we are taking care of him very nicely.
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alladitta
Oct 27, 2015 06:46pm
I am all for strengthening relations on mutual respect and equality among India and Pakistan. This action-reaction will not be forgotten. The results will be felt at various levels across bureaucracy. Just remember Pride and Logic do not go together.
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Fida Khan
Oct 27, 2015 06:53pm
Dear Friends: Please don't make it two country issue but it was and let it remain humanitarian issue. Thanks to PM. Modi for offering but to be honest it is a wrong time. I am sure any sane person would think that way. If my friends from India want to make donation and you really want to, please make a donation at: http://edhi.org/donate-us/donation-through-credit-cards If this all touched your heart make a donation and don't show it off and political. I have seen lot of readers from India want to make donation to Edhi Foundation. Please do so whatever and when ever you can via above link
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Sunil
Oct 27, 2015 06:53pm
@A. Ali I am not a politician or like politics so are many people like us . Blaming politician or anyone is not going to solve anything. What is good needs to be encourage and supported.
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Sunny
Oct 27, 2015 06:54pm
We want No donation from Extremist country like India.
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Ashutosh Mishra
Oct 27, 2015 06:55pm
This was not PM Narendra Modi's money being donated but that was a token of gratitude to the Pakistani charity from the Government of India which he currently duly presides. Therefore a gift from people of India that feel obliged towards the kindness of their neighbouring state ought to have been, in my opinion, accepted by them. However, their non-acceptance doesn't in anyway diminish the good work Mr Abdus Sattar Edhi and his comrades are doing for the community!!!
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Fida Khan
Oct 27, 2015 06:56pm
Thanks to all Indian friends who are making contribution to patients from Pakistan who go there for better treatment. We appreciate it. You are doing it for humanity and what Edhi did it, its also for humanity. No point scoring or politics involve in this. We should always keep doing this to serve humanity and this is right thing to do.
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Farhan
Oct 27, 2015 07:01pm
Nawaz should learn from them.
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PHILOSOPHER (from Japan)
Oct 27, 2015 07:02pm
Oh man...the word GREAT is smaller to show your GREATNESS. LOVE YOU EDHI.
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Fida Khan
Oct 27, 2015 07:02pm
I can understand some readers point of view that it was Government of India money that means its people of India money, its true. But at the same time we shouldn't forget all things around right. It was not the right time. It seems that PM Modi is paying for Edhi services to Geeta, may be he didn't mean that way but it appears that way. We can cut this red tape: Please make your donations as much as you want to make direct to Edhi Foundation at: http://edhi.org/donate-us/donation-through-credit-cards
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Kamran
Oct 27, 2015 07:07pm
Let EDHI foundation give it's version first.
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Masood Hussain
Oct 27, 2015 07:11pm
Modi looks like setting a price for Geeta"s return home.Well done Edhi.
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Shiraz
Oct 27, 2015 07:11pm
I am always vary of people who do things after the fact. Like in this case PM Modi's donation. The whole of sub continent knows the Amazing work Edhi Foundation does, so does PM Modi. If he wanted to donate anything, he did not have to wait for Geeta to land in India, he could have donated this money anything, But he did not, he waited. he waited for the right time and right opportunity. That is absolutely wrong. There is no right time or opportunity to help. Everytime is the right time. I am proud of Edhi Foundation for taking that stand.
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Micky
Oct 27, 2015 07:11pm
Sorry but this money was not given by MODY sir form his pocket it was also my money as a citizen of India
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Raju
Oct 27, 2015 07:11pm
Refusing donation created tension and confusion ,foundation should have avoid it.
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MAlvi
Oct 27, 2015 07:13pm
I don't understand the logic behind rejecting the contribution by Modi to Eidi foundation. I can, however, say that the amount of gift is too small for Indian Government head.
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Kpk
Oct 27, 2015 07:14pm
@En Jay look mate he raised geeta like daughters and it's not our culture to take money for such things. Thank you.
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Hasan
Oct 27, 2015 07:14pm
These hindustanis who offer such blind support to Modi have absolutely no concept of the overwhelming love we have for our beloved AS Edhi. The difference is that Edhi made his name by getting his hands dirty rescuing babies, orphans and corpses of people that nobody else wanted to touch. He is the epitome of salvation in our time and our love for him is matched only by our love for Quaid-e-Azam. Meanwhile, across the border, we all know how Modi first made it to the headlines 13 years ago. Hasan
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M. M. Amin
Oct 27, 2015 07:18pm
Eidee you have done Pakistan proud .
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Awais
Oct 27, 2015 07:20pm
The only man, money cant buy......
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Tech GS
Oct 27, 2015 07:23pm
I am very happy with what Edhi foundation's work. Can some one guide me on how I can contribute to their noble cause. My nationality, religion, cast or creed should not and can not become a hindrance towards humanity.
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Abdul Karim
Oct 27, 2015 07:26pm
Edhi should accept at least for the sake of so many needy. Sometimes you have to play Robinhood.
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vivek
Oct 27, 2015 07:30pm
@Chaghtai How is good ? Gift was from India not from Modi's own pocket. What you are rejecting donation for noble cause.
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Naseer
Oct 27, 2015 07:30pm
Edhi's Saheb's greatness is one of the few things in today's world that makes the world livable. Everywhere you see, we human beings have become so selfish, ready to cut each other's throats for trivial benefits. Everyday hundreds of innocents Muslims and Non Muslims get killed. Then you see the noble life of Molana Edhi Saheb and you say that there still is some humanity. I am sure Edhi Saheb would have had reasons to refuse the donation. Knowing his sincerity to mankind and selfless nature, we support him in his every decision.
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optimist
Oct 27, 2015 07:34pm
@En Jay - Edhi should have accepted this donation as it will ease tension between the two countries. Let's not bring politics into a humanitarian issue. Pakistan and Pakistanis are still doing business with India and exchanging films in which India has been the beneficiary.
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PEACE-LOVER
Oct 27, 2015 07:37pm
Well, it's okay that they have refused this money. As i understand the foundation doesn't accept money from political parties/government so that there is no influence on them. What i don't understand is all the hate for anything Indian? It was just a donation, don't need to get all nationalistic about this!
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kuppudu
Oct 27, 2015 07:38pm
@FM Do you mean that Edhi Foundation would have accepted the donation if it were made by an INDIAN NGO but not from the Indian government?
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Asma
Oct 27, 2015 07:39pm
@prasant Edhi is the largest non-government ambulance service in the world!!! It has helped out during natural disasters all over the world, besides ofcourse having presence all over Pakistan. It runs women shelters, orphanages, shelters for abandoned children, ambulance service and homes for the elderly. Look up Edhi foundation before comparing small non governmental organisations in India to Edhi Foundation. It is huge, and a source of pride for PAkistanis, not just any random "bajrangi bhaijan". And as someone else here said, Indians cant seem to comprehend the scale of this organisation started by a lone Edhi decades ago, and neither can their govt pledging peanuts to this huge organisation.
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Alam
Oct 27, 2015 07:42pm
@inam ali london ..yes no politics. Leave it for Cricket and for Pakistani artists.
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Gul
Oct 27, 2015 07:42pm
Sattar Edhi the greatest humanitarian, activist, and very respectable and reputable person proves he is better than most of our greedy politicians and bureaucratic officials. Good job Mr Edhi, you punched Modi and Modi's India at a very appropriate time. A great lesson in self respect and dignity, a job well done by Edhi.
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syed wasim haider
Oct 27, 2015 07:45pm
@En Jay Actually Edhis Saheb do not take any help from his own government too; it is the people who contribute on his appeal whenever he request for it. This was a gesture mixed with a little of politics also.
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Ua
Oct 27, 2015 07:46pm
Great decision Edhi foundation ....no need for Indian Money
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ajmal
Oct 27, 2015 07:51pm
I would kiss his hands if I had the good fortune to meet Mr. Edhi in person.
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syed abbas
Oct 27, 2015 07:51pm
Thank you Mr.Edhi, Pakistani donations have already made Edhi foundation biggest operator of ambulance services in the world......and its free not like United States where they charge for ambulance service.
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wshaikh
Oct 27, 2015 07:52pm
I think measuring someone's goodwill in money is an insult and Edhi sahib is correct in the donation. Modi may have good intention but the way it was done was wrong.
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fawad
Oct 27, 2015 07:53pm
@kuppudu Yes.. if an indian NGO donates ..Edhi will accept.. Same goes in Pakistan. If Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaaf donates Edhi Foundation will not take it.
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Muni
Oct 27, 2015 07:54pm
Great decision!
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Irfan UK
Oct 27, 2015 07:55pm
Thank you Edhi sab for all the good work you have been doing in the last 40+ years. We love and respect you and know that humans are always humans first whether they are Muslims, Christians ,Jews, Hindus or Sikhs or other religion it does not matter. The best thing I think and I am very proud of is the fact that you knew this girl was a Hindu and therefore made a Mandir for her so that she could pray and that I think is what Islam is all about. As far as Mr Modhi is concerned we don't need any donations but if you really care about people on both sides then let's sort our differences out amicably and have a true and lasting peace with no blame games. Live and let live.
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Muhammad Arshad
Oct 27, 2015 07:57pm
Great News, at least someone has guts to say No Say "No" Say "No" Say "No"
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Alam
Oct 27, 2015 08:00pm
The best option to reciprocate was invitation by Modi Jee to Ghulam Ali to perform in Mumbai in honour of Geeta.
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Pakistan
Oct 27, 2015 08:00pm
Nawaz Sharif,Ishaq Dar should learn from Eidhi Sahib. Eidhi for President.
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Karachi Wally
Oct 27, 2015 08:02pm
Before arriving at the amount Finance Minster, Arun Jaitley calculated the amount that Edhi Foundation would have spent on Geeta for keeping her for 10 years with interest an dthen they doubled it to come at the figure of 1 crore. This was done to show we will not take any obligation from Pakistan. In this respect I thing money was not the issue, point is care and humanity shown towards the girl. So intention was not right. And donation of only 10 M from a huge country like India, very sad! Further, Edhi foundation does not take any donations from Governments!
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Indo
Oct 27, 2015 08:07pm
Hats off to the generosity shown by Edhi foundation. They have the right to accept or reject. On the contrary no need to go overboard on this subject. Hundreds to Thousands of Pakistanis come to India for their specialized medical treatments. In most cases, the hospitals provide excellent care at subsidized rates. Secondly in many cases, money is raised by local Indians for such treatments. This occurs almost every day and unfortunately hardly gets any appreciation or media coverage.
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JODH SINGH
Oct 27, 2015 08:08pm
Edhi is doing great work
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joe
Oct 27, 2015 08:08pm
@rana very strange thoughts.. Let us see you saying the same when 1000,s of Pakistani children are operated in India for heart, lungs, kidney etc.. and given a new life..
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GQureshi
Oct 27, 2015 08:11pm
@Sunil : Edhi gets plenty of donations from Pakistan. India has produced great leaders but Modi with his open hatred for Muslims is certainly not one of them.
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shehzad
Oct 27, 2015 08:11pm
Awesome stance by Edhi. If we had leaders like him.
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V P Singh
Oct 27, 2015 08:13pm
Edhi sahab, you should accept this money because this is people of India's money not of Modi sahab's personal.
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Sandeep Dave
Oct 27, 2015 08:14pm
Respect for Edhi sahab, accept the money or not it is his personal decision,
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Lala
Oct 27, 2015 08:15pm
Thank you Mr Edhi. We Pakistanis are so proud of you! There is lesson here for the Pakistani singers and cricketers who wants to run across the border for few dollars!!!!
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SBB
Oct 27, 2015 08:20pm
It is your right of course to accept or reject Mr. Edhi.. it does not take away from all the good that you have done. But I wish you would have accepted. That gift was from India.
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SBB
Oct 27, 2015 08:21pm
I wish we would rather think about the good things of Mr. Edhi and family than the deliverer of the donation.
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Arslan
Oct 27, 2015 08:23pm
Judging by 'disappointed' comments from Indians, just imagine if Edhi sab had accepted the donation! Another commenter is correct, Indian media would have defamed Edhi Trust if he had. And this is exactly why Edhi sab doesn't take donations from any government. Modi should give to a local charity or to Geeta.
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Dr. Jagdeep Malhotra PhD
Oct 27, 2015 08:23pm
Great move by Edhi Foundation not to accept donation from NM.
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Gurpreet Singh Sabharwal (USA)
Oct 27, 2015 08:26pm
If Edhi foundation did not accept the gift since its their policy not to accept gifts from foreign governments, I totally understand that. But if the gift was refused because its from the Indian government (which is considered hostile by many Pakistanis), then I'm quite disappointed!
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Khan
Oct 27, 2015 08:30pm
Well done Edhi Sahib by politely rejecting the donation of Modi. Modi should understand Pakistani believe in affection not enmity.
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mustanid
Oct 27, 2015 08:30pm
@Dr. Jagdeep Malhotra PhD I wish we could stop this debate, Mr Edhi will be most disappointed if comes to know about this war of word in his and his organization name. Edhi Foundation does not accept donation from any govenment,
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PATHANOO
Oct 27, 2015 08:30pm
While I tremendously admire Mr. Edhi and his family for doing the great humanitarian work; I am at a loss to understand why he declined the donation from the Indian Prime Minister. By accepting the donation to his causes he would have risen above petty definitions of "Us Vs Them" and showed, as he is doing, the world how to live in peace and harmony and how to lead the way. So Sad.
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Valar Morgulis
Oct 27, 2015 08:32pm
It's a well known fact that Edhi foundation doesn't take money from foreign Govt. and even to some extent no donations from non-Pakistanis either. It's their principled stance held for quite long. The reason given was one of self-respect, and second they wanted Pakistanis to come out and help Pakistanis and encourage that cooperation. The Edhi Foundation has done it in the past as well and it has nothing to do with Modi specific action. So no point to celebrate or disgust at it. Many people here don't know about that long held stance. Secondly, I would urge Modi to relocate the same money to displaced women and children cause in India and their rehabilitation, it will only further Edhi foundation's work for humanity.
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guest
Oct 27, 2015 08:35pm
I always knew that Edhi Sahib is a great human being and he has it yet again by doing his duty without the thought of reward
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B.Ally
Oct 27, 2015 08:36pm
The lesson out of this story is tolerance.
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john
Oct 27, 2015 08:40pm
Edhi foundation has every right to accept/reject contribution but should explain the reason. In Modi's words, he basically said that it is too priceless but still like to contribute to the foundation as a token of appreciation. This should be looked as an acknowledgement from Indian Govt and hope to motivate at least few out of 1.2 billion to contribute for foundations like this. They may not need money for themselves but will allow them to help more. Also note that it is Indians tax payer money and Modi is not giving from his pocket. Hope readers acknowledge that as well
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ishan mehra
Oct 27, 2015 08:41pm
It was not a compensation but a donation to contribute towards the noble work carried out by the foundation. Any way, keep up the good work.
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B.Ally
Oct 27, 2015 08:44pm
Charitable services are run on humality and tolerance.
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JAMIL
Oct 27, 2015 08:44pm
we are against Modi not the people of India. Please try to understand us. We never forget the past incident with Muslim in India.
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The Master
Oct 27, 2015 08:44pm
Most of the commentators haven't the common sense to understand Edhi sahibs motives,it's not political it's based on morals. Taking money would have meant that he has sold his love for humanity for financial gain. It's a matter of self respect more then anything and he has strong moral values.
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adeeb
Oct 27, 2015 08:48pm
Great News indeed. Taking care of this poor girl was priceless and I was hoping the Edhi foundation will reject this offer and they did. Kudos to Edhi for keeping the pride of Pakistan up high.
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Sr
Oct 27, 2015 08:48pm
Indian doctors have been helping Pakistanis on complex medical treatment.
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Madan
Oct 27, 2015 08:49pm
What a beautiful picture of Geeta and Mr.Modi!I love it.
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Herman
Oct 27, 2015 08:55pm
Not accepting donations given by a prime minister of a country. You are courageous Mr Edhi. But I feel there was no harm in accepting the donation made for a humanitarian cause..
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Zainab
Oct 27, 2015 08:56pm
@LOL I am disappointed in the response by the Edhi Foundation. I do not agree with the policies pursued by Mr. Modi, but I do not see any reason other than just being emotional.
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adeeb
Oct 27, 2015 08:57pm
This money should be dedicated for Geeta welfare.
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Zafar
Oct 27, 2015 08:59pm
It is time for Pakistanis to come forward, and donate as much to Edhi as they can as a special gesture of thanks. Edhi has shown that he is not just a humanitarian but a Nationalist and we are absolutely proud of him and the organization.
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M R Khawaja
Oct 27, 2015 09:02pm
@Tamil Arasan She was safe and happy when in Pakistan not sure she will be safe in Modi India where Hindu kill Muslims just for eating beef must be of Present day India congratulations.
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Sawar
Oct 27, 2015 09:02pm
Before jumping the gun and trying to politicize Edhi Saheb's refusal of Modi's donation, it would have been much better to wait for Faisal Edhi's press conference. They way I understand, Edhi Foundation does not accept donations from governments or government organizations, Pakistan government included. The Foundation fears that accepting funds from any government gives a political dimension to its humanitarian objectives. In addition, such funding has a potential of comprising its autonomy. I would not be surprised if Edhi Foundation would accept donations from Indian citizens.
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zafar Iqbal
Oct 27, 2015 09:08pm
@RAJ CHAUDARY please ask Mr. Modi to make humanitarian gesture to the muslim of India who are being murdered with Modi,s connivance!
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sk
Oct 27, 2015 09:08pm
@A. Ali Thank God, you have understood the pride of the Nation.
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Vaibhav
Oct 27, 2015 09:09pm
I read about Mr. Edhi and his mission only yesterday. Respect and Salute to his relentless efforts in providing hope to the hopeless. He equally deserves the Nobel as much as Malala and Dr. Satyarthi. Ordinary Indians would have been happy had he accepted our humble token from a fellow Gujrati. But it is his decision and we should respect it without any questions.
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Sam
Oct 27, 2015 09:14pm
Edhi foundation has all rights to accept or refuse the donation. Understood the donation was for a noble cause but accepting the donation would have been made political and the cause for which Edhi foundation stand may have been diluted. Don't expect the general suspicion on each other would have vanished by this donation. This suspicion will only go when there is more trade and people to people contact on equal footing.
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adnan
Oct 27, 2015 09:16pm
dont have to throw tantrums people, it is OK to deny. pakistan has enough donors and surely we will turn to our neighbor India when in Need. thank you mr Prime Minister
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k k tiwari India
Oct 27, 2015 09:21pm
Cool, Edhi dont accept money from Govt.?Govt organizations .Let some Indian N G O try for good cause
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Pakistani
Oct 27, 2015 09:23pm
Edhi zindabad. Edhi zindabad. Pakistan executive team should learn. Thank you Edhi.
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Amarjit
Oct 27, 2015 09:23pm
If foundation don't like donation then its foundation decision. Not the issue of pride its good gesture, money could have been used to help needy people. Unfortunately some people making issue of pride.
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Mohammed
Oct 27, 2015 09:24pm
Edhi's is a philanthropic foundation not a government. Bona fide philanthropic organizations do not behave in the way Edhi foundation has done. Edhi foundation did a lot of good and then at the end showed lack of philanthropic humility. It must have hurt the feelings of not only Modi but Indian Muslims as well.
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Valar Morgulis
Oct 27, 2015 09:24pm
To all my Indian fellows here, a quick question as I have seen this phenomenon discussed in your newspapers. Is the timing of Geeta's return and push by Mrs. Swaraj some political ploy by BJP Govt. to gain deciding momentum in local elections in Bihar? How much truth is in that assessment? I read that BJP was losing sympathies because of havoc created by Shiv Sena in different incidents, and Geeta's homecoming could've bring them back in contention.
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Sadhu
Oct 27, 2015 09:24pm
It is Modi's decency to make an offer and it Edhi ' s decency to decline it.
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N.Sid
Oct 27, 2015 09:28pm
Government, politicians need to take some clue and moral from this act by Edhi. People of Pakistan have high self-esteem and pride, the government is just the opposite. Wondering why do we need a government when every thing is done by private sector, health, education, welfare, housing, business...Pakistan is all run by private enterprises.
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Pakistani
Oct 27, 2015 09:30pm
Thank you Mr. Modi. No disrespect meant whatever the intentions for this offer of donation. Edhi Foundation is 100% Pakistani owned, Pakistani financed and Pakistani managed. No government donation please not even Pakistani government. This is Edhi's policy and should be respected. The people of Pakistan want to keep it that way.
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Bipul
Oct 27, 2015 09:31pm
I thought humble donation was a perfect gesture from an Indian to Edhi's trust in response to an excellent social service. This is how anyone not part of the trust can contribute to the great work it is doing. I don't think any amount can eclipse the original act. This decline somehow doesn't leave a good feeling in me. I don't know how other Indians see it.
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Kayoun Batun
Oct 27, 2015 09:32pm
Edhi never accepts any donations from any govt or its agencies, they had declined such donations from Gen Zia and PPP in past. They are sticking to their principal. Kudos to them for such noble deeds and not allowing influence from outside to derail them.
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Shaukat ali
Oct 27, 2015 09:34pm
The harsh reality of life is that all humans have the potential of being good and bad on any particular day. Regardless of the past, Modi was being honest in his thanking the edhi foundation. Edhi foundation should have accepted the donation. It is not his personal money but the govt of India's donation.
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Syed Ahmed, Canada
Oct 27, 2015 09:38pm
Great, that should be the spirit. MQM and those who look towards India for monetary assistance must learn a lesson form Edhi.
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zafar
Oct 27, 2015 09:39pm
Serves modi right!!
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N.Sid
Oct 27, 2015 09:41pm
Edhi foundation never takes publicized and image building kind of donations, I've never come across news of some businessmen or individual donating to Edhi with full public and media view. Everything is secretly guarded for posterity and pride. Also it is against the teaching of Islam to make public your charity and philanthropic work, as it will be against the posterity and image of the person/organization you are giving. This is between you and your God...nothing more.
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rana1
Oct 27, 2015 09:42pm
Modi ji please give Geeta the 10million rupees,it will help her with her life expenses.Why not have it banked and the girl can benefit from the income.
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Sam
Oct 27, 2015 09:46pm
@En Jay it's not about India or Pakistan they don't except donations from outside of Pakistan regardless of which country it is.
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Andy
Oct 27, 2015 09:49pm
Edhi foundation is a highly respected organisation. Both the foundation and the Indian people through PM Modi gave expression to the noblest of human emotions. It is so sad to see commentary from Pakistan attributing motives to us as if we are a bunch of scheming idiots and Pakistanis are epitome of piety and goodness. We have our failings but do not throw stones as you are living in a glass house yourself. Just think how you treat your minorities and what you have done to them over years. I am not sure whether this bitter truth will be published.
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Steve Boston USA
Oct 27, 2015 09:52pm
What a great PM. Go Modi. You have shown class again and again.
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Sanjoy Sankar Guha
Oct 27, 2015 09:56pm
The refusal of the Edhi Foundation to accept PM Modi's offer of Rs. 1 crore for whatever reason, shows their incorruptibility and the principled nature of their policy. It cannot be that the Foundation is not in need of funds. This should clearly demonstrate to the would-be donor that not everybody sacrifices a principle for money. He should also understand that honesty and the democratic principle of the right to be different should be honoured in the observance and not in the breach.
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Steve Boston USA
Oct 27, 2015 09:56pm
@Sam Disagree with you. Edhi is asocial organization. By refusing they have made it political. Clinton foundation accepts donations from all the countries, individuals and company, whether US Govt has relations or not. But I still salute Edhi fro their work.
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Bhargav
Oct 27, 2015 09:59pm
This was not called for, If that money could have helped under prevailed, why say no? Same applies of Pakistan wishes to fund any charitable organisation in India
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Namo
Oct 27, 2015 10:07pm
Sick of people making a political issue out of a genuine gesture.
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Satyam Vada
Oct 27, 2015 10:16pm
If it is the policy of Edhi to not accept donations from governments, then fine. If they refused based just on their personal opinions of Modi, Then they are not doing justice to the potential beneficiaries. This donation is from people of India it is not Modi's personal money.
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Changez_Khan
Oct 27, 2015 10:16pm
We Pakistani Salute you Edhi for declining the donation.
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Sunil
Oct 27, 2015 10:16pm
@Pakistani We do honor and respect the principle of EDHI.
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Saqib UK
Oct 27, 2015 10:17pm
@inam ali london Seems you fail to see the bigger picture here. Mr Edhi rejected the money on humanitarian grounds and as a true embassador for the country by showing that looking after a foreigner for 10 years was not done to garner any financial reward but a goodwill gesture.
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Maxx
Oct 27, 2015 10:25pm
Their are millions of people who donate to Edhi in discreet and without making it public and in media view. Otherwise it turns into an image building exercise. Self-esteem and posterity of the person or organization is important and should be respected. Donate in such a discreet way that your left hand should not know about your right hand giving the donation - Hadith.
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S.R.
Oct 27, 2015 10:26pm
As an Indian I feel Modi's gesture was premature. His office should have contacted Edhi first to check if this donation will be accepted. This would have prevented what has now occurred.
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vivek
Oct 27, 2015 10:28pm
@rana1 We gave 2 billions to Nepal after quake,we have already given 3 billion to Afganistan for development so what you people gave, so don't preach we will take care of our girl,to your information we raised money for a poor Pak child for her medical expences in Mumbai where Shiva sena rules and how much your contribution for this, NIL
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vivek
Oct 27, 2015 10:31pm
@Steve Boston USA It's not Modi's personal money but of Indian's, so when you spend Govt money you must declare it,OK
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rudraiah rajasekhar
Oct 27, 2015 10:33pm
I see it in two parts. Part one- Edhi foundation is absolutely correct in declining Mr.Modi's gift. This organisation is world famous for its great humanitarian services done purely on charity and rightly thought accepting Mr.Modi's gift make them look like mercenary organization. Part two- The India a grateful nation overwhelmed by such a tremendously selfless and movingly humane action of this great organization wanted to show how grateful the country is made a token donation knowing it can really never be able to payback and no disrespect intended. It is a case where both are right and the real winner is human kindness.
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lawrence
Oct 27, 2015 10:36pm
very good decision - instead, send your team to India for donation - why should you take money in this direct way, there are many other ways to get Indian money - Edhi must have many sympathizers in India
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Javed Mirani
Oct 27, 2015 10:36pm
@Shabbir thatbEdhi decision. Modi should spen that and more peace and help poor children in India . But Pakistani should help them run charity. They should elevated to status hero.
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vivek
Oct 27, 2015 10:36pm
@Valar Morgulis All the things hapening now also happend when Congis were ruling Maharastra but press never gave the spot light as it gives now
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Humanist
Oct 27, 2015 10:36pm
Edhi saheb you are suppose to build bridges between communities and yet you are rejecting the jesture ,which came sincerely from the bottom of heart from none other than the Prime minster of India.You are supposed to be apolitlcal ,a very disappointed move on your part.How can relation be normalised, when a noble man like you can do this.
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Mazher
Oct 27, 2015 10:46pm
You are great. We love you Edhi.
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karachi wala
Oct 27, 2015 10:46pm
Good decision not to take the money.why cant our politions do the same. Proud od edhi.
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dawn
Oct 27, 2015 10:47pm
Nice gesture by Modi. A better response by Edhi Foundation.
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Steve Boston USA
Oct 27, 2015 10:50pm
@vivek No body said it wasn't India's. Idea was his and should be appreciated.
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Ali Awan
Oct 27, 2015 10:54pm
Edhi sahab you rock!
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MAH
Oct 27, 2015 11:12pm
now this is a man of real character and dignity! so humble and so honourable. Pakistan is blessed to have him.
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Sam
Oct 27, 2015 11:39pm
Edhi did the right thing by taking care of Geeta and helping her find her family. Modi did the right thing by acknowledging the good work Edhi has done and by announcing the donation so that Edhi can help more such people in need. If Edhi says they don't need the money, I don't see an issue, it is their prerogative. They should not be targeted for doing something good (taking care of the girl in this case).
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M.Saeed
Oct 27, 2015 11:44pm
Islam means welfare of humanity and Geeta is a living example.
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Masood
Oct 27, 2015 11:54pm
Some people and some organizations are above the monetary stage. They do these things with a genuine heart and they do these acts not for the earthly delights, but they have a higher purpose. It is a miracle that such people still exist. And we are very lucky to have one in Pakistan. Have a great day Mr. Eidhi.
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Nav
Oct 28, 2015 12:00am
Edhi foundation DOES NOT accept donation from ANY GOVERNMENT. It's a purely humanitarian organization!
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Joe Mathews
Oct 28, 2015 12:04am
All those who are making this a Pak vs. India issue: Edhi never takes money from any Govt, including Pakistan, and from any political parties. In the past many Pakistani political parties tried this but failed. Any Indian is welcome to send money to Edhi directly. Love each other for the sake of Bollywood at least :)
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Ravian
Oct 28, 2015 12:20am
Mr Edhi ,your service to humanity is priceless. Money from governments politicians and murderers would have stained your incomparable work. Thank you
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SYED ZAFAR KAZMI U.S.A
Oct 28, 2015 12:29am
What a great man this humanitarian is. My salutes to Mr. Edhi and his family
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noor
Oct 28, 2015 12:36am
Pakistan must study PM Modi well. He offered help during flood in Kashmir, during Earth quick also and to EDHI Foundation also. Please understand that accepting or not accepting is EDHI's Decision and we respect that, but do not make it a big deal as so many Indians think exactly same as EDHI Foundation and remember, we are still Indian and we will still fight for Kashmir. Do Not mix the things
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probono publico
Oct 28, 2015 01:01am
Edhi Foundation is missing great opportunity to bridge the gap by declining Modi's donation, anyone could donate and EF should accept.
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Afzal
Oct 28, 2015 01:26am
@Karachi Guy You are absolutely right, l have watched that documentary.
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Indian guy
Oct 28, 2015 01:28am
Keep politics away from humanitarian work. Edhi foundation can do wonderful work with donations helping other needy people
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Srinivas
Oct 28, 2015 01:36am
Edhi. A man with character!
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BNS
Oct 28, 2015 01:54am
Right move Mr. Edhi. We were already of the same opinion that the donation should not be acepted.
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NY
Oct 28, 2015 02:15am
Again I'm visiting this article to post my very humble Thank you to Mr.Abdul Sattar Edhi and I believe he has all the rights to accept or reject the donation because you are way above these things. Again thanks a lot and I wish if I could do something for u
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Scary
Oct 28, 2015 02:26am
This man has killed more muslims then the earthquake
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Insaan
Oct 28, 2015 02:41am
Governments of India and Pakistan should accord same status to Mahatma Abdul Sattar Edhi as they did to Mahatma Gandhi, Mohammad Ali Jinhah and mother Theresa.
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Som
Oct 28, 2015 02:45am
Thank you Edhi Saab and Begum Sahiba. Much appreciated. On a lighter note ...... Gujaratis galore in this pic frame :)
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xenia
Oct 28, 2015 02:47am
@Sunil Sunil Sahib, Mr Edhi does not accept money even from Pakistan government. Be nazir Bhutto wanted to give money after her election as Prime minister of Pakisan. Mr Edhi politely declined saying , He begs for the needy from the ordinary Citizens of Pakistan. He is free from Ethic, Religious, Nationalist or any other kind of Complexes. We are lucky that despite the scarcity of Honest political leadership, we have Saint like Abdul Sattar Edhi.
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flipflop
Oct 28, 2015 02:51am
Charity has no price. A small act kindness can change everything. If it wasn't accepted then it doesn't means that Edhi declined because he hates Modi or Indians, he's just following his ideals " believing that charity given by Pakistanis is enough". That's all.. He even rejected donations from Bill Gates several years ago.. If others are spewing hate let them be they will eventually quiet down once they see no body cares. Hatred is defeated by love, so love more, be humble, compassionate, amd, show humility.
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xenia
Oct 28, 2015 02:54am
@indian Very sensible Logic
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flipflop
Oct 28, 2015 02:56am
@En Jay don't take it to the heart as he did not reject it out of hatred for India. His believe is that donations from Pakistanis is enough and its his way of uniting the people of Pakistan and we should respect it. He even rejected donations from Bill Gates several years ago. Maybe if the donation was anonymous it would have been accepted but I don't know. Again it wasn't rejected because of hatred. Cheers !! Have good day human:)
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xenia
Oct 28, 2015 03:05am
@Befree It's principle decision based on Well devised policy of not accepting money from local or foreign Governments. As far, 1 crore 60 Lakh Pakistani Rupees are concerned, Mr Edhi can Cellect this much amount by just sranding for 5 minutes in Middle class locality of Lahore, Peshawar Karachi, Quetta or any small city of Pakistan
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Thoughtful
Oct 28, 2015 03:06am
An unfortunate act from Mr. Edhi. A man of his status should stand much higher than common dirty politics of the two neighbors. Modi's gesture is praise worthy and Mr. Edhi could have used the money for the benefit of the very people for whom he has devoted his entire life.
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arafat aziz
Oct 28, 2015 03:12am
To my respected Indians friends! Don`t even think that the donation was not accepted because it came from India. Edhi sahib don`t even take donation from Pakistan government. Kindly don`t feel bad and we Pakistani also appreciate your good gesture. Peace and Love from Pakistan.
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PAK FA
Oct 28, 2015 03:20am
@Tech GS I am proud Pakistani Hindu and can say with utmost confidence that Mr Edhi is the greatest Human Subcontinent has a given to. He is greater than Quaid e Azam, Gandhi gee, Nehru, Abul Kalam Azad and many more.
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Sharfuddin
Oct 28, 2015 03:33am
Neither fund is coming out from the Govt and not from Mr. Modi personal pocket nor this will be for Mr. Edhi's personal use. Its a great cause for Edhi Founation where people from all walks of life get benefit. This should not be declined by Edhi or anyone else from his family. Edhi and his family members are the executive members of Foundation and not running their family business.
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kuttathi
Oct 28, 2015 03:33am
As a good will gesture,Ramzan who a Pakistani boy lost his way in India is coming back to Pakistan.
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Mayank,bhopal
Oct 28, 2015 03:34am
Do you modi gives all his payment to girl child education every month.
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N. Rahim, Toronto.
Oct 28, 2015 03:42am
@Om Edhi Saheb does not need your advise on how and where to spend his money.
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Ben
Oct 28, 2015 03:45am
Give the money to Geeta!
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N. Rahim, Toronto.
Oct 28, 2015 03:45am
@sanatani In my country treatment is free to all and sundry. Compare apples with apples.
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raj
Oct 28, 2015 04:28am
This should have come earlier and every year. Edi is worlds largest charity and they maintain their dignity. Dramay baaz stopped in the way
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Anil
Oct 28, 2015 04:59am
@M.Saeed All religions are like that.Our ignorance and extremism sullies this notion.
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STRAIGHTFORWARD
Oct 28, 2015 05:16am
@prasant It's better if the money is donated to a similar institution in India.
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SUNIL
Oct 28, 2015 05:39am
There are so many great humanitarian missions in the world. If the Eidhi foundation declines, it is hoped that the money will go for some other equally good cause.
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sajid Rafique
Oct 28, 2015 05:41am
I think Edhi's decision was wrong . He should have accepted donation which would have helped Edhi foundation .
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sajid Rafique
Oct 28, 2015 05:45am
@Sandhu No Sandhu . A donation should be a donation even if it comes from a bad man.
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Syed
Oct 28, 2015 06:04am
Excellent. I really hoped he would decline. It was a priceless thing what he did for Geeta.
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Salman Ali
Oct 28, 2015 06:07am
It would have been better if Edhi had requested Prime Minister Modi to donate that money to an Indian Charity which Edhi believes is doing a similar good job.
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akkuturaju, usa
Oct 28, 2015 06:12am
This donation is not from Modi's pocket. It is India govt money. Why did not accept. This is a clean money - not involved corrupted people. No political issue here. Thanks.
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akkuturaju, usa
Oct 28, 2015 06:13am
@Zaraf This is India govt. money. Not from Modi's pocket.
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Sabah
Oct 28, 2015 06:33am
Edhi sahib declared years ago that I am a Pakistani working for Pakistanis. I will only take money from Pakistanis. He has in the past declined donations from other foreign sources as well.
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JUST-WONDERING
Oct 28, 2015 07:04am
@En Jay Edhi sahab should be free to do whatever he wanted. If he decides not to accept gift to his foundation from India, then it is alright. If had he accepted, then it should be alright as well.
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Sohail Qidwai
Oct 28, 2015 07:09am
Edhi Family Zindabad
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Hrleen
Oct 28, 2015 07:10am
@rana These are separate issues. India is only retaliating.
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Dhondu
Oct 28, 2015 07:23am
@Chaghtai if this gentleman works for humanity than he must not differentiate between Indian or Pakistani...
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TestRun
Oct 28, 2015 07:35am
Donation was given in a hurry - can't complain as it's a good gesture. Similarly donation was refused in a hurry - can't complain either, that was again a good gesture and their own personal choice. However IMHO when the reality jumps in, I hope Edhi foundation doesn't reanalyse their decision. As I' am sure "every" charity in the world requires money to looks after needed people like Geetha. Having discussed enough on this donation thing, nobody should forget the service/love/care/affection showered over Geetha by Edhi foundation people.
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Syed Athar
Oct 28, 2015 07:42am
Setting free innocent people on either sides of LOC Could bring peace prosperity on the faces of deprived bodies .This is Good inniciative must be fallowed as routine work so bitterness among the relationship.
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Anup
Oct 28, 2015 07:46am
In a way good decision to keep politics away from the humanitarian work. Accepting help would have led to an outrage from a section of a society who considers PM Modi as a negative personality.
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PAATCHU
Oct 28, 2015 07:47am
If the donation was declined due to hatred against MODI or Politics..then it's wrong. Anyway, no charity can be equalled with money...So, in a way EdHi saaheb did right thing. Mr.MODI - also did the right thing.. PAKiSTAN can expect equally good response from INDiA soon. The relations will be improved only through this small-small incidents.
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roy
Oct 28, 2015 07:53am
@Sabah wrong. I am an Indian.I had given online donation to Eadhi Foundation.
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roy
Oct 28, 2015 07:55am
@Arslan Modi offered the donation,Not India Govt.
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PK
Oct 28, 2015 07:58am
@A. Ali There are many in India doing similar work.
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Javed
Oct 28, 2015 07:59am
Modi should open a shelter in India and name it Edhi shelter for children with money.
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Lala
Oct 28, 2015 08:01am
First of all thank you to our neighbor for a generous offer. I suggest Modi should donate the money to the victims of Gujarat riots. Equally good deed!
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PK
Oct 28, 2015 08:01am
Fine Edhi foundation is not accepting this donation: there must be some reason. Modi should donate it to any charity in India or for Geetas future use.
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PK
Oct 28, 2015 08:17am
Wish there was similar photo of here with Pakistan PM before she left Pakistan.
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schal
Oct 28, 2015 08:23am
@Shahzad Ikhlaq You are a minority on this, see the flood of comments from others in the thread!
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Prakash
Oct 28, 2015 08:27am
We Indians respect the decision taken by this foundation, we are sorry if we have offended the principles of this foundation by offering money.
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schal
Oct 28, 2015 08:28am
@xenia Emotion taking over logic!
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Crackpot
Oct 28, 2015 08:37am
Request to Pakistani friends - judge a person by his actions not by media created perception ... And Indian Supreme Court have not found a thing against him yet and remember the trial was run when congress was in power and they used every trick in the book to convict him but failed. Secondly Edhi wud have done better to accept it. We know they are rich organisation and 1 million INR may be nothing for them but it is not the money, it's the gratitude shown by people of India towards that group for taking care of our daughter - nothing more ... Any ways we are thankful for returning india's daughter ...
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flipflop
Oct 28, 2015 08:41am
@Prakash I don't think good humans of India has offended Edhi and Pakistan. Its his ideal that money should only be taken from Pakistanis / Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, Jews (public) as long as there are no political parties or governments involved. If you or your friends would like to donate, then donate it privately. He believes that humanitarian work should be separate from government and political agendas.
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Abu-Salmaan
Oct 28, 2015 08:42am
@Dipak Singh No, we don't forget. Even if the Indian tax payers money, it was Modi's decision. Actually Modi forgot that Pakistanis and espacially Mr Edhi has much bigger heart than he could even think or imagine. There are things which money can never buy. Thank you.
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Sudhir Neyalasinger
Oct 28, 2015 08:47am
They should have taken the money. It'd have come handy while they help other needy people.
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Abu-Salmaan
Oct 28, 2015 08:48am
@LOL Very true, Mr Edhi taught him a good lesson, everything cannot be measured in terms of money. Pakistanis don't have that 'Banya Mentality'. Edhi has much bigger heart than Edhi can think or imagine.
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Sudhir Neyalasinger
Oct 28, 2015 08:53am
@DAM I agree totally. Edhis, being the wonderful people they are, would have used to it to help other needy people.
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sal
Oct 28, 2015 08:57am
10M Rps from a country of 1.2B people is bit cheap act. Foundation does not need charity based on their good dead. Modi just should have donated the money without an announcement.
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sal
Oct 28, 2015 09:04am
Geeta is in the foundation care for a while. Now, the foundation has returned Geeta, so suddenly Mr. Modi wants to give 10 M rps which is nothing for India. Modi's deeds are not noble when it comes to monitories. So, all my Indian friends, please do not be sad if the foundation does not accept a little award form Modi govt. If Indian people want to give to charity, go to the website.
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sid
Oct 28, 2015 09:05am
@prasant There are foundations like Edhi in India but please dont say there are "thousands".Learn to give credit where it is due.
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sid
Oct 28, 2015 09:07am
@Yawar your point is absolutely correct. I wanted to ask the same question to my GOVT.Our tax payers money should first furnish Indians and not foreigners.
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Abu-Salmaan
Oct 28, 2015 09:08am
@Chaghtai For Mr Edhi even the Nobel Prize is not big enough. I have great respect for him. His refusal for Modi's politically motivated donation is a wonderful decision. Mr Edhi made every Pakistani proud by not accepting the money for the act of kindness done to Geeta for taking good care of her for a decade because she was someone's daughter and was in need of help being deaf and a child girl. Pakistanis in general are excellent human beings.
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Abu-Salmaan
Oct 28, 2015 09:15am
@akkuturaju, usa Whatever it was Edhi made the right decision.
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Ashraf Mirza (USA)
Oct 28, 2015 09:28am
In my opinion EDHI FOUNDATION should have accepted the donation and thanks Mr. Modi. As we all know there are somany poor and sick people are suffering every day. Donation would be great help for the needy people. Sincerely, Ashraf Mirza (USA) ashwmirza@yahoo.com
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Abu-Salmaan
Oct 28, 2015 09:32am
@En Jay Doesn't matter if you are disappointed, Mr Edhi made all Pkistanis proud by not accepting the money at the time of handing over Geeta to lndia. Mr Edhi does not trade humans for money. If Modi really wanted to donate to Edhi then why he had to weight for Geeta. What was hindering him for donating the money anytime earlier?
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Nauman Saeed Khan
Oct 28, 2015 09:32am
My Salute to Mr. Edhi!
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Dr.Sadaf
Oct 28, 2015 09:54am
@Confused , please let go of this back channel diplomacy, everything now should be front door entry and exit.
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Abu-Salmaan
Oct 28, 2015 10:00am
@Dinesh You should be disappointed and Modi too because Modi couldn't achieve his political motive when Edhi did not accept his money donation on handing over Geeta to India. Your disappointment is understandable but Mr Edhi made all the Pakistanis proud by not accepting the money for the act of kindness done to Geeta for a decade out of compassion on humanitarian basis and not to achieve any political motive as Mr Eidhi is not at all a politician but a selfless human and a straightforward principled man.
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Burjor Rustomji.
Oct 28, 2015 10:12am
Modi can donate the same to the millions and millions and millions of Indians who are in need. This is clearly political in nature. Done none other than the Prime Minister of India. Politicians know how spoil things, most unfortunate. Mr. Modi if you wish to donate, than do so after you leave office, and from your own personal pocket, as plain Mr. Modi, not the Prime Minister of India. People of the world can judge you better.
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Masroor
Oct 28, 2015 10:12am
Well done Edhi sahib.... You are a true Pakistani
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no comments
Oct 28, 2015 10:17am
EDHI him self has rejected foreign aids and said that only aid i required is from my country men!
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MBH
Oct 28, 2015 10:29am
As far as I know that Edhi foundation does not accept donations from any government, they even refused taking ambulances from Japanese government then Japanese government gave them to the Punjab government. EDHI foundation policy is not to take donations from government and aid agencies because sometimes that money comes with some agenda. He only accept money from ordinary people who give money out of love and sympathy.
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Saif
Oct 28, 2015 10:31am
@Tanweer Khan : Excellently put, Tanweer. I hope your comments find place in Dawn's print version in its 'Letter to the Editor' column. I really do.
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Rafi
Oct 28, 2015 10:38am
Edhi should accept that Modi's Donation, Edhi is a very kind person he should not politicize himself and his organisation as well. That could be an excellent step to get funds out of the country .
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Indian Muslim
Oct 28, 2015 10:40am
@arafat aziz, while I appreciate your comment and also know that it is Edhi's policy not to accept donations from Governments, just look at the obnoxious comments from your fellow Pakistani brothers. May be we are just destined to remain always enemies. Dawn has published so many stories of Indians going out of their ways to help Pakistanis. But when these stories appear, we humbly accept the thanks. We don't bring politics into it. What to say - some immature people just do not know how to accept appreciation.
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NQ
Oct 28, 2015 10:40am
@En Jay The way Modi announced donation does not felt like a donation rather a payment for taking care of Ms. Geeta. Modi is not admiring and appreciating the work of Edhi foundation but just sending his money and appreciative comments the way they took care of her.
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Abbas
Oct 28, 2015 10:54am
As a nation we (both Pakistan and India) need to grow up. This hatred sowed in by people who wanted to divide and rule must end for betterment of people on both the sides. This gesture showed by Modi should have been used to improve the relations. How wonderful it would have been if Edhi had declined saying "Geeta was our Guest and taking care of our guest is our duty. We cannot accept any thing in return".
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Ramesh
Oct 28, 2015 11:02am
@Karachi Guy Thanks for educating us about him.
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dshuman
Oct 28, 2015 11:07am
@Karachi Guy Well you need to tell this to fellow Pakistani friends .. see their comments they are saying no money from MODI .. we do respect Edhi for this - 'No Thanks '
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Shikhar Soni
Oct 28, 2015 11:20am
There is no shame in accepting donation from Modi. But if Idhi sahab has rejected the donation, there must a good reason behind it. But however, this foundation did well so as the Modi government. There was nothing Mr. Modi could do but to offer some money. This money belonged to the fund announced for the NGO's in India. If he has offered that donation then there is nothing new or wrong done by Mr. Modi but a good gesture. But anyways, Long Live Edhi sahab. Hope that there are more such faces of god comes out for well being of humanity.
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Burjor Rustomji.
Oct 28, 2015 11:24am
@Abbas. We humans are all guests on this wonderful place called earth.
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Sudhanshu Swami
Oct 28, 2015 11:46am
Edhi Sahab, you are nek niyat person and elder person.You might have a reason and, Whatever reason may be for declining, though, for us, It is declining to leader and representative of 1.2 billion people, But we (with sad heart) accept and respect your decision.
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Kiani
Oct 28, 2015 12:06pm
Edhi Sb has proved to be a true and loyal Pakistani. Pakistan Zindabad!
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timetostopthis
Oct 28, 2015 12:31pm
The refusal will be seen as a snub in India and will not help the cause of those who genuinely want to build better ties with Pakistan in India. Perhaps Eidhi should have explained that they dont accept government funds, so people would know it wasnt a snub. The refusal is only going to lead to more misunderstanding.
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Indian
Oct 28, 2015 12:32pm
I understand why they declined the offer.....to avoid unwanted controversies at home.... Anyway Eidhi is the best thing pakistan has.....Eidhi saheb deserves Nobel peace prize for his contribution to humanity.
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marium
Oct 28, 2015 12:38pm
@Tanweer Khan Well said
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Farhad Sarhady
Oct 28, 2015 01:45pm
That is the true spirit of Edhi foundation. Help for (Fee Sabebellah) not for any return. I wish the government should learn this episode.
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M Jamal
Oct 28, 2015 02:34pm
Edhi Foundation accepts assistance from unknown hands who shy away to come in the news.The saying is that while donating for good cause please ensure that your left hand is aware what you have donated with the right hand.Mr Modi's gesture is commercial and point scoring.
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Afsana
Oct 28, 2015 02:46pm
Yes ....money are not in replacement of geeta's care... We only want respect....we have behaved good to their citizens and in return they also should have to do the same...they should be ashamed by the behavior with our actors..
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Nation
Oct 28, 2015 02:52pm
Majority of the common people from either side of the border love each other and don't want relations to get spoiled. Unfortunately the leaders never respected people's wish and sentiment. They never tried to resolve the issues in true spirit and rather acted to pamper their self interest. A day will come definitely when a sane person will understand this and truly devote himself selflessly and both the country will come closure to each other. May God bless us.
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jkumar
Oct 28, 2015 04:08pm
Edhi Foundation works on donation. Mr. Modi offered the money partly because he heard Edhi Foundation is doing an excellent job in Pakistan and partly because they took good care of any Indian for so many years. Nothing political. They should have accepted the money.
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Burjor Rustomji.
Oct 28, 2015 04:22pm
@Waseem. A very pertinent, and wise advice, I hope officials read your letter. Thank you.
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Harmony-1
Oct 28, 2015 05:25pm
@Timetostopthis - Dawn has not done that news yet but even your own newspapers have been saying Edhi does not take any donations from any government. His son Faisal Edhi announced that policy in a press conference which should be respected as a universal policy and not India specific.
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Karam
Oct 28, 2015 05:27pm
@Ayesha Its wrong perception. ..............................................He is not monster but media and people without vision always create one. If a leader have fire in belly people should get work out of him, If commits mistakes, point out to him, redicule him and remind him his duties as he is human too who can fall as well. If an unselfish leader tries to uplift the nation right minded people can join with cautions, precautions, ideas and truth. and he will do a job worth for the nation. This days not many leader without corruption ne can find.
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Arslan
Oct 28, 2015 05:36pm
Those saying Edhi sb should have accepted and his rejection was political are failing to understand that Modi and his advisers know all too well the principle stance of Edhi Foundation on pubic announced donations from politicians, celebrities and governments. If Modi didn't know these facts, then he was either ignorant or just plain stupid for a PM not to know these things. If Modi was really sincere in donating to Edhi, it should have been done quietly and through a private channel. Thanks in form of donation whilst announcing it the whole world is not really a thanks, it's self-glorification and Edhi sb rightly rejected it.
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Shakil Ahmed Khan
Oct 28, 2015 06:01pm
Very carefully, Indians didnot for once mentioned or thanked Pakistan in their tweets and responses.
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uday
Oct 28, 2015 06:20pm
@Ananomous Sir donations amount is always token. How big NGO is will not dictate how much amount one should pay. Anayways cause of Idhi is noble. I would love no politics over it.
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Sri
Oct 28, 2015 08:35pm
The fact is that Mr Modi offered it as a good gesture and Mr Edhi refused it as it was against his principle to accept money from heads of state..as simple as that..I guess there's no need to read more into it..and yes, thank you Edhi foundation !!
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kdspirited
Oct 29, 2015 01:46am
In this day and age when Pakistanis are not exactly being treated well in India. IT is refreshing to see Pakistan and its citizens still uphold their true nature and heritage of warmth and hospitality. For that we dont need money how about you start treating Pakistanis who are your guests with the same dignity and hospitality as we treat yours.
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Lockhorn
Oct 29, 2015 01:59am
I believe Edhi did the right thing in not accepting the donation. Governments should not donate to foreign charities and charities should not accept foreign donations. It will lead to conflict of interest or compromise of values. God forbid, what if tomorrow Modi does something against Pakistan? How will the Edhi people feel about it after accepting the donation? What will the people say about Edhi? Secondly, Modi should have asked Edhi in private if they would accept the donation before announcing it. Bad move on Modi's part. And thanks to Edhi for their firm beliefs.
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surya
Oct 29, 2015 03:27am
There are any number of Pakistani citizens who travel to Indian hospitals and get complex surgeries on Heart, Liver etc get done for free. Early this year an Indian surgery team had travelled to Pak hospital, performed surgery and helped Pakistani surgeons learn the surgical skills, again without any charges.It is sad the media do not report such news there.sigh.
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Basit
Oct 29, 2015 07:54am
Keep your money! Good on you Mr Edhi
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Vibhor
Oct 29, 2015 08:35am
@LOL Name one instance where Narendra Modi has spewed hatred against general public of Pakistan since becoming the PM if India.
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Shazad
Oct 29, 2015 10:04am
Well , edhi has never took money from any state. He even refused donation from Pak government. when India offered donation, i was certain that it would be denied, as according to edhi, state help dilute the cause he stand for, as he believes, he should only use money donated to edhi trust from public, not government, regardless of the amount.
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Siddharajsinh
Oct 29, 2015 10:09am
Both Modi and Edhi Foundation done their duty very well.
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kkk
Oct 29, 2015 10:15am
main part of the story is that edhi has helped the poor helpless girl called geeta and take care as even real parents cannot took care of her. now it's not matter that edhi has take donation or not. on the acid test of humanity many of us comments and talk but edhi has prove it by its action
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Sonny Afridi
Oct 29, 2015 11:18am
@prasant so what's stopping you then? Do it! More than half your population lives below international poverty line, scores in absolute destitute poverty even in your settled cities!
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Kazim Reza
Oct 29, 2015 11:20am
The simple reason is Edhi Foundation never accepts donations from foreigners.They maintain this since the inception of this organisation.Modi as chief executive of India can recommend his name to nominate Noble peace award which is justified for his dignity.For which Prime Minister of Pakistan had been recommended earlier.
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Sonny Afridi
Oct 29, 2015 11:24am
@surya Pakistani doctors have been doing successful kidney transplants for several years now what are you talking about?
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Sonny Afridi
Oct 29, 2015 11:39am
@TKhan the amount Modi donated is what the foundation collects from Pakistanis in a few hours. Keep it, not needed or wanted or welcome
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Rizwan Arshad
Oct 29, 2015 11:42am
@En Jay you are right
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Kazim Reza
Oct 29, 2015 12:05pm
@surya Ignorance is bliss.Pakistan has no dearth of physicians, scientists and other experts of various fields.Your comment would have been more valid if you wanted to know whether poor people can reach medics? When a country grows nuclear its other paraphernalia naturally develops. As back on 1978 a great neuro- surgeon of south Asia Professor Jandha had visited Dhaka from Pakistan on a special plane to treat our national leader Mashiur Rahman Jadhu Mia. Pakistan establishes PG hospital at Shahbagh in Dhaka with a focus to treat kidney patients, now a full fledged medical university of multi disciplines with a new name.What Indians have done, this is an expression of a great humanitarian effort.Yes, for one thing Pakistanis can travel India or else where that is for lesser medical cost and relative better treatment .Many NRB visits our Dhaka from USA for a treatment of teeth,Kidney and relative common cancer diseases or cheque up every year.
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Saleem
Oct 29, 2015 12:22pm
Modi Sahab; Send us peace not money.
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Asma
Oct 29, 2015 01:36pm
helping Geeta was for humanity not for money Modi sir, hold your money and purchase humanity for 1 crore if you can!
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Maz
Oct 29, 2015 01:37pm
@Karachi Guy Thanks. Couldn't have been more clear in clarifying doubts.
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Ahmed
Oct 29, 2015 02:09pm
@prasant: "thousands of edhi like foundation in india" Really? You have thousands of foundations which have the largest private ambulances in the world??
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Meetha Aadmi
Oct 29, 2015 02:50pm
@RAJ CHAUDARY yeah cheap publicity when you announce it on twitter. If he had any respect, he could have made the suggestion to the Edhi foundation privately. Typical show of Modi. The man only cares about selfies and clothes
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lafanga
Oct 29, 2015 04:42pm
Well done Edhi sahab. The rejection is against Modi, not India. Indians need to see the difference.
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Amir
Oct 29, 2015 05:52pm
@RAJ CHAUDARY It's a part of Edhi foundation's policy. The foundation don't accept donation from any Government. Edhi sab don't even accept contribution from the Government of Pakistan. P.S. People Should stop politicizing this gesture.
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Dr.dawood
Oct 29, 2015 06:18pm
Hats off to you sattar
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Dr.dawood
Oct 29, 2015 06:26pm
I have known edhi personally over last sixty years and I m proud that he has turned down this ten million rupees.i had no doubt he will reject even larger donations coming from enemy country.we are very proud of you.
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Amir Dewani
Oct 29, 2015 06:43pm
Honesty of purpose, trust in God, and humility in social service are the sinews of an Islamic society. Edhi's polite way of declining the cash reflects the humility. I wish I could find more of such self-less example of service. Particularly the smile on the face of this girl as shown in the picture speaks volumes of her joy. No amount of money can buy such a smiling face. God bless such people doing a fine job for the sake of humanity at large.
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From Mumbai
Oct 29, 2015 07:26pm
@RAJ CHAUDARY it was a political gesture.. and they said thanks.. no politics.. simple..
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Rational
Oct 29, 2015 07:42pm
@Aditya ... Money was declared by Modi and not any Indian NGO or welfare org. Secondly Modi should stop cross border shelling into Pak and too the populated areas. If not letting Kashmiris live independently at least stop the rape and killings in Kashmir. I am sure Edhi and your neighboring nations will be much thankful than your 1 crore rupees.
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Insaan
Oct 29, 2015 09:02pm
Edhi's rejection has NOTHING to do with whatever everyone is claiming here. It is simply a matter of Edhi Foundation principles and their take on not accepting donations from "a country." Edhi has never accepted donations from any international organizations, country or government (and this also includes Pakistan). It is quite sad (yet expected) to find out that everyone here is twisting the issue toward their own beliefs, religion, politics, and whatever pathetic agenda that has nothing to do with philanhtropy brilliance of Edhi.
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Iqbal Hadi Zaidi
Oct 29, 2015 09:21pm
What a shame for Pakistan that my VVIPs never ever thought of being instrumental in getting Noble Prize for Abdul Sattar Edhi or Edhi Foundation. Or should I construe that our VVIPs are so spineless that they have no say whatsoever in this regard. But isn't is very much surprising that the same VVIPs have the guts and say to borrow loans. At least I cannot find suitable adjectives to applaud what Abdul Sattar Edhi himself, his wife, his children and his foundation has done for humanity and that too without any personal gains. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi/Kuwait/zaidi4merdiplomat@hotmail.com
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Zahir uddin
Oct 29, 2015 10:07pm
Thank you Edhi Sb. We don't need the Indian money . This is dignity and national pride. Wish our leaders would realise this . Modi is an extremist and should be dumped by the Indian people asap. He put India on a self-destruct path.
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noshin
Oct 29, 2015 10:07pm
Well done Edhi sahab ..My best wishes to Geeta..
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noshin
Oct 29, 2015 10:08pm
You Indians please take care of GEETA.
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noshin
Oct 29, 2015 10:10pm
@Iqbal Hadi Zaidi Noble persons are itself a blessing, Noble prize is no more Noble as it has given to Obama too...
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Madhu
Oct 29, 2015 11:29pm
We still love you Edhi !! Indian readers dont pay attention to the other comments and develop negative feeling towards Edhi Saab, again ...what he has done was priceless !!!
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Madhu
Oct 29, 2015 11:30pm
I just love the picture..Geeta holding the hand of modi, its so serene and pure, thanks dawn for posting it !!!
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Zahir uddin
Oct 29, 2015 11:41pm
@Iqbal Hadi Zaidi I fully support your suggestion regarding The Nobel Prize but Edhi Sb already has the Philipine's equivalent of a Nobel Prize. But from where do we bring the internationally recognised statesmen to fight for Edhi Sb.? Mediocrity is the norm here, unfortunately.
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Kalashnikov
Oct 30, 2015 07:19am
Unfortunate that this news generates more commentary than the original news story on Geeta. I think people on both sides relish bad news more than good news
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Srinivasulu Mekala
Oct 30, 2015 10:19am
Please do not try and involve Mr Edhi with the jingoistic patriotism of Pakistan. He is above all that stupid stuff. In my opinion, I see a noble soul in Him, a Sufi Saint. He is the living equivalent of Shirdee Saibaba worshipped by Indians. We Indians believe that Godly qualities when manifest in a living being, that living being is elevated to a place of worship. That is the reason "Dargas" are frequently visited by Hindus.
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Srinivasulu Mekala
Oct 30, 2015 10:22am
@ashraf TO Wrong. Image of Modi is subjective. And Modi's image is not the cause for refusal of donation, it is the Edhi Foundation's policy of not accepting donations from Government.
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Jalim Shah
Oct 30, 2015 12:52pm
Good Move by Edhi, you are patriot in true sense.
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