It was a pleasure hosting @KP24 at Raipur for a wonderful and inspired conversation with @drramansingh. We look forward to your next visit! #MorRaipur pic.twitter.com/enLYPyY0dD
— Raipur Smart City (@RaipurSmartCity) February 27, 2018
Pieterson paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Raman Singh at his official residence here on Monday (February 26) and informed him that he has set up an organisation, named 'Saroi', for the protection and conservation of rare and extinct wild animals.
Indian hospitality continues to go to the next level every time I’m lucky enough to visit.
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) February 27, 2018
Kindness, generosity & warmth are a few words that sum up my quick trip! #IncredibleIndia #SORAI
The cricket legend told the CM that when he came to know about the rare wild buffalo and the hill myna of Chhattisgarh, he decided to visit the state, the release said. He said his organisation wants to help in facilitating the safety and conservation of both the rare species.
Met honourable @drramansingh this morning. What a wonderful man who loves conservation.
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) February 26, 2018
An absolute treat to meet such a great man!
He loves @SORAI2018! pic.twitter.com/YjzRRwuMu6
Appreciating the efforts of Pieterson's organisation, the chief minister briefed him about the wild buffalo and the hill myna, which have been declared as the Chhattisgarh's state animal and the state bird, respectively. Singh said only a few wild buffaloes are left in the state, and informed Pietersen about the efforts being made for the protection and conservation of the two wild animals, the release said.
The CM also informed him about the jungle safari developed in the adjoining Naya Raipur, the upcoming capital city of the state, and invited him for a visit there. Subsequently, Pietersen visited the jungle safari and appreciated the steps taken by the state government for the safety and conservation of the wild animals, the release added.
So happy to have finally met @KP24 and support his cause in “saving the rhinos” @SORAI2018
— karishma kotak.. (@karishmakotak) February 26, 2018
Let’s all do our bit and help save these beautiful creatures 🦏 pic.twitter.com/5XUOeqWMov