By Arré Bench Jun. 02, 2020
An 80-year-old coolie named Mujibullah, has been helping migrant labourers carry their luggage free of cost over the last couple of weeks at Lucknow’s Charbagh Station. His income, like that of many others, has taken a hit during the lockdown. But this ordinary hero doesn’t seem to mind so much.
The last couple of months of lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic has been a period of great suffering for the country’s economically disadvantaged sections. But, on the other hand, it has also given rise to a number of everyday heroes, without whom the world would be a much darker place.
One such hero was spotted at Charbagh Station in Lucknow last week.
An 80-year-old coolie, who even at his age, can carry up to 50 kg on his back for long periods, has been on the receiving end of heaping praise for the way he has helped migrant labourers carry their luggage free of cost over the last couple of weeks.
Meet this HERO Mujeeb Ullah coolie by profession, who’s helping #MigrantWorkers carry their luggage 🧳 free of cost and he’s also helping them by providing food.
I salute the efforts of Mujeeb Ullah and pray for his health & long life. https://t.co/3cK1mlZJTE
— Waris Pathan (@warispathan) June 1, 2020
The coolie, whose name is Mujibullah, also helped distribute water and food among the struggling migrants, who boarded the Shramik Special trains. To make ends meet, the octogenarian works up to 10 hours, and must walk around six kilometres every single day.
His income, like that of many others, has taken a hit during the lockdown. But the energetic coolie doesn’t seem to mind so much.
“Many people including doctors and police personnel are contributing in the fight against COVID-19. I also render 8-10 hrs of service every day,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.
Lucknow: An 80-year-old porter, Mujibullah is providing free service to migrant labourers arriving at Charbagh railway station. He says, “Many people including doctors&police personnel are contributing in fight against #COVID19. I also render 8-10 hrs of service every day”. pic.twitter.com/gfSObjSsB5
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 30, 2020
“What I am doing is nothing compared to the problems faced by the poor migrant workers…. They have no money… we must help them in whatever way we can,” he told the Deccan Herald.
His energy and will to help the struggling labourers, even at his age, also caught the attention of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, who sent him a note of appreciation. “Your selfless service will always be remembered,” the letter says.
@INCIndia Gen secy @priyankagandhi
sent a letter of appreciation to #Mujibullah, the coolie at city’s charbagh station who is ferrying the luggage of migrant families free of cost. @TOILucknow @timesofindia @manishsNBT @pra0902 @INCUttarPradesh pic.twitter.com/ohWNok84qu— Shailvee Sharda (@shailveesTOI) May 30, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to leave parts of the country under lockdown, it’s stories like this that keep the hope alive. As we enter another period of uncertainty over the state of the economy, and as world leaders struggle to figure a way out of this situation, it’s clear that we could do with more people like Mujibullah in our lives.
The last couple of months of lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic has been a period of great suffering for the country’s economically disadvantaged sections. But, on the other hand, it has also given rise to a number of everyday heroes, without whom the world would be a much darker place.
One such hero was spotted at Charbagh Station in Lucknow last week.
An 80-year-old coolie, who even at his age, can carry up to 50 kg on his back for long periods, has been on the receiving end of heaping praise for the way he has helped migrant labourers carry their luggage free of cost over the last couple of weeks.
Meet this HERO Mujeeb Ullah coolie by profession, who’s helping #MigrantWorkers carry their luggage 🧳 free of cost and he’s also helping them by providing food.
I salute the efforts of Mujeeb Ullah and pray for his health & long life. https://t.co/3cK1mlZJTE
— Waris Pathan (@warispathan) June 1, 2020
The coolie, whose name is Mujibullah, also helped distribute water and food among the struggling migrants, who boarded the Shramik Special trains. To make ends meet, the octogenarian works up to 10 hours, and must walk around six kilometres every single day.
His income, like that of many others, has taken a hit during the lockdown. But the energetic coolie doesn’t seem to mind so much.
“Many people including doctors and police personnel are contributing in the fight against COVID-19. I also render 8-10 hrs of service every day,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.
Lucknow: An 80-year-old porter, Mujibullah is providing free service to migrant labourers arriving at Charbagh railway station. He says, “Many people including doctors&police personnel are contributing in fight against #COVID19. I also render 8-10 hrs of service every day”. pic.twitter.com/gfSObjSsB5
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 30, 2020
“What I am doing is nothing compared to the problems faced by the poor migrant workers…. They have no money… we must help them in whatever way we can,” he told the Deccan Herald.
His energy and will to help the struggling labourers, even at his age, also caught the attention of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, who sent him a note of appreciation. “Your selfless service will always be remembered,” the letter says.
@INCIndia Gen secy @priyankagandhi
sent a letter of appreciation to #Mujibullah, the coolie at city’s charbagh station who is ferrying the luggage of migrant families free of cost. @TOILucknow @timesofindia @manishsNBT @pra0902 @INCUttarPradesh pic.twitter.com/ohWNok84qu— Shailvee Sharda (@shailveesTOI) May 30, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to leave parts of the country under lockdown, it’s stories like this that keep the hope alive. As we enter another period of uncertainty over the state of the economy, and as world leaders struggle to figure a way out of this situation, it’s clear that we could do with more people like Mujibullah in our lives.
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