Netizens Rally In Support For Elderly Dhaba Owners In Delhi Who Were Struggling To Make Ends Meet

Elderly dhaba owners in Delhi's Malviya Nagar who were struggling to make ends meet, are now receiving overwhelming support from netizens after their heartbreaking story went viral on social media.

Food channel on YouTube Swad Official yesterday (7 October) uploaded a video of 80-year-old husband and wife who run - Baba Ka Dhaba, a small eatery in the national capital.

In the video shot by YouTuber Gaurav Wasan, the elderly couple named Kanta Prasad - fondly known as Baba and Badamni Devi, have been running the Dhaba since 1988. They reach the establishment everyday at 6.30 AM and open their dhaba for customers at 9.30 AM.

They serve dishes like Matar Paneer, Aalu Paratha and thalis modestly priced between Rs 40 to Rs 50.

They lamented that they have been struggling to make sales since the Covid-19 pandemic and on many days are forced to take their leftover food back home. They had only earned Rs 70 till 1.30 PM, while their operating cost stood at Rs 400.

They also said that even at the age of 80 they are self-dependent and do not get any support from their children.

Their story was soon amplified on twitter, with many appealing to people to support such small street vendors as part of Make-In-India and Vocal For Local initiatives.

Subsequently many popular social media users like Madhur (@ThePlacardGuy) paid a visit to their dhaba in the bid to raise awareness.

While speaking to Madhur, Baba said that he wishes to move his Dhaba to a regular shop and also needs to make urgent repairs to his house. Baba added that his main wish is that people patronise their shop.

He also said that there are many people like him who are struggling in life and they should also receive similar support from people.