The Election Day brought in handsome business for food hawkers stationed near polling stations as supporters of political parties and polling agents thronged to grab a quick bite in the midst of hectic polling activity.
From tea and parathas for breakfast, to packed mini-thalis for lunch, polling staff and agents of political parties were seen carrying food boxes to polling booths. Others were seen enjoying lip-smacking fried bread (puri) with chole and other delicacies.
A worker at PK Punjabi Rasoi in Model Town said they had been receiving bulk orders from different political party representatives since the afternoon of February 19.
“Our mini-thalis are in great demand. It got difficult for us to manage routine orders as we remained busy preparing and packing the bulk orders,” he said.
A member of the polling team in Gill constituency said, “While we remained busy discharging our duties, some party workers brought in eatables, that gave us a quick boost of energy.”
Meanwhile, shops selling disposable goods also got an opportunity to mint money.
{{/usCountry}}Meanwhile, shops selling disposable goods also got an opportunity to mint money.
{{/usCountry}}“Many people turned up to buy disposable plates and spoons in bulk. Cartons of packed water were also in huge demand,” said Ajay Batra, a shopkeeper.