The Saga of Stranded People – Future Tense
Dilip Banerjee
The India is gearing up to exit from the lockdown that had brought life to a standstill halting all economic activity over more than 50 days. This was the only way India could attempt to keep the casualties down given the poor health infrastructure and the population density. To an extent, it has worked with the fatality count at a little over 2000 while the infected count s over 70,000.
But the challenge begins now as services like railways public transport are started and offices and factories begin functioning. While many of the stranded citizens hope to get back to their destination, a whole lot more remain stranded as they do not have the money or wherewithal to board the special trains.
These photographs tell stories of these people who hope to find a way to board trains and make their way home after remain stranded for nearly two months. The economically challenged remain the worst hit as they no have the money nor access to the internet to buy tickets electronically.
Home Bound Migrant Labour and Family
Home Bound Migrant Labour and Family
Home Bound Migrant Labour and Family
Home Bound Migrant Labour and Family
Home Bound Migrant Labour and Family
Home Bound Migrant Labour and Family
Home Bound Migrant Labour and Family
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