During talimi mela in 1984, i took permission to acquire a small place to sale Omelet along with HZ.
Our investment was not much.
Bread & egg crates from Batla house SM's shop, few litre kerosene from home, stove, paper plates,stainless steel glass & a can of water.
We decorated our small table with omelet facilities & started.
Soon after finishing Guard of honour parade, i also join HZ on stall.
Omelet was a running item & by the afternoon of 29Th October, we have added one more feature on demand to our business.
Now, Omelet & tea....A corner where you get the taste with each sip & bite.
First day we attended 100 customers, increased to 250 to 300 on second day & by the closing hours we received two big orders from Late Shahid saheb (hindi teacher) & Akhlaque Saheb.
HZ & myself was very happy & we bought 6 additional egg trays by paying cash along with all required preambles.
Morning of 31st October 1984, was normal like any other morning, but we were happy for the coming profit in three days Talimi mela.
Preparation starts & then came a news..........................
Prime minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi Shot dead by her body guards.
Every thing came to stand still, Climax of Talimi mela was winded like any other celebration or activity throughout Delhi.
Nation lost the leader & we lost our fortune.
It was our mistake or school's policy that we did not received any advance payment against the order.
We went to Shahid saheb & akhalaque saheb but to no result.
It was my first attempt to do a business & it came out as a total failure.
I was cursing the moment so as HZ, not realising loss to the nation.
I came to know the importance only after few days when all the forces were sent on borders & Government of India called all NCC cadets to do national duty in the absence of required Military & police.
I was one among many, witnessed impressions of cruel death on burnt & half burned bodies when humanity died all of a sudden & Delhi became the place of Evil.
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