Kashmir Elections: Garland Sales See An Uptick Amid Election Fever, Shopkeeper Explains Surge| Video
In a new video report, shopkeepers in Kashmir reveal a surprising trend amidst the election fever: a notable uptick in garland sales. The video highlights how the traditional adornments, commonly used in celebrations and political events, are seeing increased demand as the region gears up for elections. Shopkeepers explain this surge in sales, attributing it to the festive and symbolic role of garlands in local political and cultural practices. The report captures the vibrant atmosphere and provides insights into how electoral enthusiasm is influencing local businesses.
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00:00Kashmir is witnessing a festive election season and these festivities have led to a surge
00:07in the demand of garlands in Srinagar markets.
00:10But will these colourful garlands bring good luck to the politicians wearing them?
00:16It will only be known when the verdict is out on October 8.
01:00My name is Tariq Ali Sofi, I am the co-operator of News Sofi Traders in the Koker Bazaar.
01:25Sofi sahib, tell us, it is the season of weddings and elections, how many types of garlands
01:32are there and how much is being sold these days?
01:35Since the election dates were issued, there has been an increase in the sale of garlands.
01:43One garland is for grooms, the other is for retirees.
01:51So what is the range of these garlands?
02:03It ranges from Rs 100 to Rs 1000.
02:08If you take cash garlands, it ranges from Rs 500 to Rs 10,000.
02:20Sofi sahib, how many garlands are sold in a day in your shop?
02:24And overall, how many garlands are sold in the whole of Srinagar district?
02:29In the whole of Srinagar district, we sell about two to three garlands a day.
02:41Sofi sahib, tell us, how many types of garlands are there?
02:45In Kashmir, there are many religions, such as Mohammedans, Sikhs, Hindus, Kashmiri Pandits.
02:53We buy garlands according to our religion.
02:55Mohammedans buy garlands made of pearls, Pandits buy garlands made of flowers,
03:00Sikhs buy garlands made of thick flowers.
03:07And what type of garlands do political leaders buy?
03:13The range of garlands we buy is normal.
03:17Sometimes we buy one or two garlands for a good price.
03:21My name is Farooq Ali Sofi.
03:23Farooq sahib, the wedding season is going on right now.
03:28How big is the demand for garlands?
03:31There is a lot of demand for garlands.
03:33We sell garlands of different patterns.
03:36We sell garlands of different patterns.
03:42The election season is going on right now, so they buy garlands for that.
03:49What are the types of garlands you sell?
03:51There are many types of garlands.
03:54There are different types of garlands for different religions,
03:57different types for different marriages,
03:59different types for different castes,
04:01different types for Sikhs, different types for Pandits,
04:04we sell different types of garlands.
04:06What is the range of the political workers who are working for their leaders and representatives?
04:11Their budget is low.
04:14Their workers are at a low level.
04:17Obviously, they will take goods from their level.
04:19They will not take goods at a high cost.
04:21They take normal goods and put normal goods.
04:23How many goods are being sold in a day?
04:25I will talk about my shop.
04:28I sell goods worth 100-200 rupees.
04:30If we talk about Kashmir, we sell goods worth lakhs of rupees.
04:33There are many big rallies in Kashmir.
04:36There are many rallies in Kashmir.
04:41Many of our workers, PDP, BJP, NC, Congress,
04:46they buy goods and sell them to their candidates.
04:50Do you think there will be more demand in the coming days?
04:53Obviously, if there is demand, there will be more demand.
04:56If the chief minister comes, there will be more demand.
05:01The camera person Irfan Shah is hardly in Srinagar for One India.
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