In a quiet corner of Muzaffarpur’s Kanti block, in the small village of Pakri, a heartwarming story unfolded on Tuesday — one that underscored how compassion, amplified through social media, can bring change faster than bureaucracy ever could.

Kirti, a school-going girl who lost her father recently, used to walk several kilometres each day to attend her tuition classes. Her struggle moved Shivani, a socially active local resident, who took it upon herself to help. “I knew she was walking long distances alone every day after her father’s death. I spoke to Gaurav Rai in Patna about it, and he immediately assured help,” Shivani said.

True to his word, Gaurav Rai — a corporate employee known for his consistent social initiatives — mobilised help overnight. “Shivani’s message came to me, and I posted about Kirti’s situation on social media. Within minutes, responses poured in,” Rai recalled.

What followed was a spontaneous act of collective kindness. Members from different cities and professions — Bhumihar Mahila Samaj’s Preeti Priya, Ashwani Kumar, Rishi Kumar from Godda, Santosh Kumar from Dehradun, and Rai’s own niece — pooled in funds. Within a day, a brand-new bicycle was delivered to Kirti’s doorstep.

For Rai, who hails from Sughari village in Bhagwanpur Hat block of Siwan district and now lives in Patna, this was just another example of how digital networks can be harnessed for social good. “Social media is powerful