SWIGGY DELIVERY BOY

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  SWIGGY DELIVERY BOY

Approximately, at 9 p.m., I was moving back to home, after late evening walk in my society premises. Pressed the button of lift. Same moment, a Swiggy delivery boy was also about to press the button to call lift. I asked him to which floor he will be going to deliver the order. I, too, had placed an order a few minutes ago; so, I thought if he is going to deliver my order, why not to take from him here only directly, as it will save a bit of his time. But this packet was meant to be delivered to someone else. 

That exhausted person thanked me for this kind offer and then narrated to me in a tired tone that in the process of delivering orders whole day, his hands get rashes while driving and tremble; but he has no option except mustering courage. For the time being, to console himself, a pleasing thought is enough that his son will complete his Military training after two months; after that he will leave this job.

I could not stop myself from suggesting him that he should not stop working abruptly. I felt relief on listening to reply of that mature-minded fellow. " I will move to my native village and will do farming as per my physical strength. Working as a labourer in the fields, will secure me some money; besides, I will be able to breathe in fresh air."

His confident response seemed so soothing to me. I will pray to Almighty for his success.

Rajni Chhabra

Multi-lingual Poetess & Translator 


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