Watch: This student in Assam may have to drop out of school because he cannot afford a smartphone
Thirteen-year-old Hamidul Islam of class 6 from Char, Assam has been unable to attend classes since they are now being held over WhatsApp due to the pandemic.
"Either we can buy rice or a school uniform for me," shares Hamidul Islam from Char, #Assam. "I don't have a smartphone for online classes...I might have to leave school."
— Karwan e Mohabbat (@karwanemohabbat) July 17, 2020
13yo Hamidul wants the country to listen to his story.@harsh_mander @abdulkazad pic.twitter.com/2jgxU2Mpi5