Hathi Singh with wife Nidhi
Varanasi: Jitendra Kumar Singh alias Hathi Singh, who gave up his celibacy vow and got married at the age of 45 only to field his wife for the gram pradhan election after the seat in Karan Chhapra village of Bairia in Ballia district was reserved for women, failed to realize his dream as his wife Nidhi Singh lost in a close contest.
Jitendra, who had toiled 10 years to fulfill his dream of becoming gram pradhan, however, was graceful to accept the defeat and said, “My wife lost, but neither she nor I am upset as this defeat is due to the failure of administration in checking fake voting even though I had made three complaints to election officials.” Talking to TOI on Tuesday, Singh said, “I am committed to my wife and will look after her. I will continue working for the people and will again contest next election or will field her if the seat is again reserved for women.”
Roadside vendors concerned they will lose income if they move to Nadi or Namaka markets
Roadside vendors concerned they will lose income if they move to Nadi or Namaka markets
[Image: Narend Chand]
Six roadside vendors that sell vegetables at the Meigunyah Junction along Nadi Back Road are concerned they will not make enough money to support their families if they are removed from their current location and shifted to the Nadi or Namaka markets.
Roadside vendor Narend Chand says if they move they will not be able to sell their produce on Fridays and Saturdays which are the days they make the most money.