Published 19:23 IST, March 8th 2020

International Women’s Day 2020: Vendor offers free tea to women in Mumbai

Tea vendor from Mumbai has joined the Women’s day celebrations in his own unique way. Manoj Thakur, a small tea vendor is reportedly offering free of cost tea.

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
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Tea vendor from Mumbai has joined Women’s day celebrations in his own unique way. Maj Thakur, a small tea vendor is reportedly offering tea free of cost to all women visiting his stall. Talking about his move, he told reporters that he wanted to do something special on International Women’s Day. 

For purpose, Thakur has reportedly put up a banner near his tea stall which res, “Happy Women’s Day, We are celebrating March 9th 2020, 3pm to 7pm. Free Chai for all respected women.” Talking to ANI, Thakur said that he h been selling tea for 10-15 years w and he felt that he should do something different and special on this Women’s Day. He also revealed that women customers visited his stall frequently. 

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Talking about his work, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi used to sell tea earlier and that he was inspired by him before saying that work is small or big. He concluded saying that he has got a positive response from women customers after y saw banner. 

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Beyond stereos 

In ar part of country, women auto-rickshaw drivers are shattering barriers. Sangeeta Kumari and Sushmita Kumari drive auto-rickshaw at Patna airport to sustain ir family needs and have been trained by government for job, national media reported. “One has to work hard to solve one's problems. We feel proud that we earn a living for ourselves. We urge PM to provide all possible support to women to encour m to work independently,” duo said.

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Sangeeta said that she hasn’t faced many difficulties during her time in this profession and people have been very cooperative since she started as a driver. inspiring story surfaced following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s #SheIinspiresUs social media campaign for International Women’s Day 2020. 

(With ANI inputs)

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19:23 IST, March 8th 2020