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Ludhiana boy sells socks on the road, gets video call from CM, Watch Viral Video

A video of a 10-year old boy who was selling socks on the road in Ludhiana has emerged on social media. Following this, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh made a video call to the child and announced the help of Rs 2 lakh for his family.

First Published May 10, 2021, 12:05 PM IST | Last Updated May 10, 2021, 12:05 PM IST

A video of a 10-year-old boy named Vansh Singh has recently gone viral. The young boy was spotted around Punjab's Ludhiana, selling socks to the people. The boy is said to be a school dropout who has started selling socks to support his family.

On Saturday, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh made a video call to the child and announced ₹2 lakh assistance to his family. Punjab CM also directed the Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana to ensure Vansh rejoins the school. Watch the video.