India, May 21 -- From renowned comedian Kunal Kamra to filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, from professors (past and present) of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to faculty from universities abroad, people from different walks of life have contributed to the crowdfunding drive launched by Congress candidate from northeast Delhi Kanhaiya Kumar to finance his campaign. Kumar is up against the two-time and incumbent MP from the BJP, Manoj Tiwari.

Till Tuesday afternoon, the drive had raised Rs.47,04,359 which is 51% of the goal set, ie, Rs.92,50,000, with two days left for the campaign to conclude.

While launching the campaign on an online platform fueladream.com last Wednesday, Kumar said in a video message: "We are contesting this election throu...