Vendors at the food hub near Azad Maidan are buzzing as protesters throng the area to satiate their hunger
Vendors at the food hub near Azad Maidan are buzzing as protesters throng the area to satiate their hunger
Food, or the lack of it is on everybody's mind, with Anna Hazare and his supporters requesting others to starve for the future of the country. 
It seems this protester would rather let the words on his
placard do the talking, as he lends strength to the protest
against Hazare's arrest. Pics/Shadab Khan, Sayed Sameer Abedi
However, for vendors at Khau Galli, business is booming more than ever, and they have Hazare to thank for.
Khau Galli, which is situated near Azad Maidan, the epicentre of the protests supporting the anti-graft crusader, is busier than usual, as throngs of people going to the ground wind up there to catch a bite.
A sandwich stall owner situated at Khau Galli, in between making hundreds of buttered breads, told MiD DAY, "We totally support Anna Hazare and his cause.
It is true that business has seen a sudden spurt in the past two days as people who come to protest get tired and come here to grab a bite."
Echoing similar thoughts, the cook at the Paav Bhaji shop close by said, "We have seen a rise in business thanks to the protest.
People inundate Khau Galli to eat in the afternoon, and those who are fasting come in the evening to break their fasts."
The sandwichwala prepares for the huge crowd
The cook also added that as a token of support, prices of food items have not been increased and in fact, prices of cold drinks have been reduced by Rs 1. "This way we can be a part of the protest in our own unique way," he added.
Protest comes first
Meanwhile, the scene at Azad Maidan was no different than that yesterday, as thousands came to the grounds to show their support for Hazare.
Many also chose to miss college and work, as they believed that the protest was more important than being in college. Shailesh Wagh, a student, said, "For me it was very important to attend this protest.
Corruption has become a cancer in our country and I want to contribute in any way possible to change this."
Sunita Bhatt (31), a resident of Kalwa, said, "I knew I would not get leave from office, but for me attending the protest and showing my support to Anna was more important."
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