Nasim Malita, a 27-year-old Muslim man from Palashi, Nadia, West Bengal, donated blood to Sangeeta Ghosh, a Hindu woman suffering from kidney-related ailments. The act took place on Sunday at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in Kalyani, during the holy month of Ramzan when Nasim was fasting. Despite the religious significance of the fast, Nasim didn’t hesitate to break it to help save a life.
Sangeeta Ghosh, who lives in Majdia and has been battling kidney issues for years, required an urgent blood transfusion. Sanju Ghosh, her son, reached out to Emergency Blood Service (EBS), a voluntary organization that Nasim regularly contributes to. Upon receiving the call, Nasim promptly responded, offering his blood without inquiring about the recipient’s identity or religion.
Subir Sen, the secretary of EBS, shared that the organization, which started with just five members in 2016, has now grown to 15,000 members. The organization encourages individuals to donate blood without religious or cultural bias, and both Nasim and Sanju regularly contribute without considering the recipient’s background.
Sanju expressed his heartfelt appreciation for Nasim’s selfless act, saying, “Thank you, Nasimda. I believe saving a life is the greatest religion, beyond all divides of caste, creed, or faith. Humanity must come first.” Nasim’s gesture sends a strong message, emphasizing that humanity transcends religion.
In a region where politics often exploit religious divides, Nasim’s selfless action serves as a powerful reminder that compassion is at the core of all faiths, and that acts of kindness can unite, not divide.
