Ayodhya’s e-rickshaw drivers blame Lok Sabha results for poor business
Ayodhya’s e-rickshaw drivers blame Lok Sabha results for poor business
Now news comes to the fore that the E-rickshaw drivers in Ayodhy are unhappy as their business has taken a hit only four months after the inauguration of Ram Mandir.
Only few tourists have been visiting since the Lok Sabha election results as the BJP lost the Faizabad seat even after ha gala celebration of the opening of Ram Mandir. Samajwadi Party’s Awadesh Prasad Singh defeated BJP’s Lallu Singh in the election.
The lack of attention from the government was the cause and the closure of roads and a decline in the development of Ayodhya, with the potential for other places to face similar conditions if the situation persists, an e-rickshaw driver.
As per an e-rickshaw driver, they have been driving rickshaws for 10 years and have seen Ayodhya being built and developing beautifully.
However, BJP candidate is responsible because he neither addresses their issues nor meets with anyone. Ministers frequently come here, but they don’t interact with the common people. They come, hold rallies, and leave without engaging with the poor public
He went on to add that if this continues, Ayodhya and many other places will face similar issues. Their income has considerably dropped. Where we used to earn Rs 500-800, now earning even Rs 250 is difficult since the election results were announced on the 4th. Within just two days, the situation deteriorated.
The Lok Sabha election results also cast a shadow over their once-thriving business. With the defeat of the BJP candidate in Faizabad, where Ayodhya lies, the atmosphere in the city had shifted.
As they stood beside their parked rickshaws, the drivers lamented the dwindling number of pilgrims and tourists.
People are seated at places like Ram Mandir and Hanumangarhi, but right now, The absence of visitors meant fewer rides, which directly impacted their earnings.
Their income had taken a nosedive since the election results were announced.
News Edit K.V.Raman
