Butcher keeps his promise, now for the politicians
Sindhu.Kannan@timesgroup.com
19.04.2019
Unlike the promises politicians make, voters in Chennai got the discounts they were promised by several businesses, big and small. A meat vendor at Ayanavaram who had vowed to hive off ₹50 on one kg of chicken bought by those who had voted, kept his word.
In fact, Murali Babu gave discounts to customers who had their fingers inked irrespective of the quantity they bought, even if it was as little as 250 grams. Not that he was complaining. He ended up selling 2,446kg of chicken on Thursday against 600 kg on other days. “I did not expect such an increase in sales. More than the sales, I am happy about people’s enthusiasm to vote. More voters turned up at the shop between 9am and noon and from 6pm to 9pm,” said Babu.
“He gave discount irrespective of the quantity we purchased. All were treated equally. This is the first time we are getting such an offer. This is a real motivation,” said Subbiah, who had come from Trichy to vote.
Clarion Hotel President, at R K Salai in Mylapore, kept its promise of a 50% discount for guests who could show proof of voting. The discount was given on breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet. “At least 35 people turned up, mostly families,” said a hotel official. Some of them first checked that the hotel offered a 50% discount and then went to cast their votes.
A buffet is normally priced between ₹1,500 and ₹2,000.
The Lattice Café on LB Road in Adyar welcomed customers with a board, which read: “Show your inked finger and get 20% off on your bill.” “This is a unique initiative in sync with our motto of celebrating the election, as I had felt that the spirit of voters was not high every time,” said M Saran Reddy, owner of Lattice Cafe.
“We are happy that the people have matched our enthusiasm this time,” he added.
“We are first-time voters. We shared this offer on WhatsApp and met for lunch after voting,” said Swetha, a firsttime voter from Adyar.
Apart from them, a photo studio owner came up with a unique offer. “Many of them turned up to take a photo showing their inked finger and wanted to laminate them,” said Karthik, owner of Amman Studio at MMDA Colony said many voters turned up for his offer of a 50% discount on photographs taken on Thursday.
The Bata showroom in R K Mutt Road sent messages to its customers offering a 10% discount — to those who voted — on purchases made until Friday. Not many were surprised that the Chennai corporation, which had promised to distribute buttermilk to help voters beat the heat, failed to keep its word.
DISCOUNT BONANZA: The meat shop in Ayanavaram that did brisk business on Thursday
Sindhu.Kannan@timesgroup.com
19.04.2019
Unlike the promises politicians make, voters in Chennai got the discounts they were promised by several businesses, big and small. A meat vendor at Ayanavaram who had vowed to hive off ₹50 on one kg of chicken bought by those who had voted, kept his word.
In fact, Murali Babu gave discounts to customers who had their fingers inked irrespective of the quantity they bought, even if it was as little as 250 grams. Not that he was complaining. He ended up selling 2,446kg of chicken on Thursday against 600 kg on other days. “I did not expect such an increase in sales. More than the sales, I am happy about people’s enthusiasm to vote. More voters turned up at the shop between 9am and noon and from 6pm to 9pm,” said Babu.
“He gave discount irrespective of the quantity we purchased. All were treated equally. This is the first time we are getting such an offer. This is a real motivation,” said Subbiah, who had come from Trichy to vote.
Clarion Hotel President, at R K Salai in Mylapore, kept its promise of a 50% discount for guests who could show proof of voting. The discount was given on breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet. “At least 35 people turned up, mostly families,” said a hotel official. Some of them first checked that the hotel offered a 50% discount and then went to cast their votes.
A buffet is normally priced between ₹1,500 and ₹2,000.
The Lattice Café on LB Road in Adyar welcomed customers with a board, which read: “Show your inked finger and get 20% off on your bill.” “This is a unique initiative in sync with our motto of celebrating the election, as I had felt that the spirit of voters was not high every time,” said M Saran Reddy, owner of Lattice Cafe.
“We are happy that the people have matched our enthusiasm this time,” he added.
“We are first-time voters. We shared this offer on WhatsApp and met for lunch after voting,” said Swetha, a firsttime voter from Adyar.
Apart from them, a photo studio owner came up with a unique offer. “Many of them turned up to take a photo showing their inked finger and wanted to laminate them,” said Karthik, owner of Amman Studio at MMDA Colony said many voters turned up for his offer of a 50% discount on photographs taken on Thursday.
The Bata showroom in R K Mutt Road sent messages to its customers offering a 10% discount — to those who voted — on purchases made until Friday. Not many were surprised that the Chennai corporation, which had promised to distribute buttermilk to help voters beat the heat, failed to keep its word.
DISCOUNT BONANZA: The meat shop in Ayanavaram that did brisk business on Thursday
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