New Delhi: Mohammed Shoeb went back to his native place Kishanganj after Shelton Hotel in Paharganj was shut down because of the pandemic, but the 23-year-old cook has now been calling his manager frequently to inquire when he can return and join work. As of now, there’s no clarity on when Delhi’s hotels will be back in business.
The same kind of desperation is being felt by 20-year-old Mohammed Tausif, who comes from the same place as Shoeb. “I returned to Delhi around two weeks ago. There are hundreds of hotel employees who are finding it difficult to sustain their families. Much more than the disease, hunger will kill them,” Tausif added.
Paharganj used to be a commercial hub bustling with life with cafes and entertainment centres teeming with tourists. But nowadays it’s a pale shadow of its former self. Posters of closure and locked gates dominate the scene. Apart from the iconic German Bakery, many smaller cafes have permanently closed down.
This story is from the August 03, 2020 edition of The Times of India Delhi.
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