Just in: The Edhi Foundation on Tuesday turned down the Rs 1 crore donation announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistan's Express News reported. Sources in Edhi foundation said Edhi has thanked the Indian premier for his donation but has politely declined it as taking aid from India was against their principles.


On Monday, Modi announced the donation for the Edhi Foundation, which took care of speech and hearing impaired Indian girl Geeta during her prolonged stay in Pakistan.


Describing the Edhi family as the apostle of kindness and compassion, Modi thanked them for taking good care of Geeta.


While complimenting Bilqis Bano Edhi, founder of Edhi Foundation, he said, I dont think any amount of words is enough to thank the family for taking care of Geeta with love and affection for so many years.


What the Edhi family has done is too priceless to be measured but I am happy to announce a contribution of Rs 1 crore to their foundation, the PM said.


While welcoming Geeta, Modi said It is truly wonderful to have you back home. Was truly a delight to spend time with you today All of India will take care of you. He also assured her that efforts would be made to ascertain whereabouts of her family.