Madhya Pradesh Covid Orphans Get Minister As Guardian After NDTV Report

Madhya Pradesh minister Arvind Bhadauria said he will get a house built for the children and also take care of their education and other requirements

A day after NDTV reported how five siblings in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district are living on charity after losing their parents to Covid, state cabinet minister and BJP MLA Arvind Bhadauria has said he would get a house built for them and be their guardian. Speaking to NDTV, Mr Bhadauria, who is an MLA from Bhind's Ater segment, said the children have been shifted to a shelter. "The state government is looking after their education, health and security. They have said they need a place to stay. So in my personal capacity, I will ensure they have a home. For education and other requirements too, I am their guardian," he said. The minister said it is very unfortunate that the children were orphaned during the pandemic. "They are our children, we stand by them. I will make arrangements to get a home built for them," he said. Responding to a query on how social organisations and others can help the children as they do not have bank accounts, the minister said he is in talks with the district collector to iron out the issues and ensure that help reaches the children and there is no misuse. "Through the administration, we will get an account opened and we welcome any help from social organisations," the minister said, assuring that the account will be opened within a week.