On Monday, thousands of people gathered for the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest in Delhi. As the demonstrations stretched on, many protesters searched for food, water and a place to rest, turning to restaurants in and around Connaught Place. While some establishments reportedly denied them entry, Blue Tokai’s Janpath outlet welcomed protesters, allowing them to take shelter and refill their water bottles, a simple yet thoughtful gesture that earned widespread praise online.
Internet Lauds Blue Tokai Janpath For Helping CJP Protest Participants
In a moment of compassion, Blue Tokai’s Janpath outlet opened its doors to people participating in CJP protest, allowing them to take shelter and refill their water bottles amid the demonstrations in the capital. A now-viral video shows protesters lining up at the cafe’s water refill section as they peacefully fill their bottles.
“A big shoutout to Blue Tokai, Janpath Road, for giving people shelter and allowing everyone to refill their water bottles for free during the protest,” the post’s caption read.
The comments section was filled with wholesome messages praising the cafe staff for their compassion and empathy. Many protesters thanked the team for their support, while others said Blue Tokai had earned loyal customers for life through the thoughtful gesture.
Several netizens also shared in the comments that several other restaurants and eateries in Connaught Place extended help by allowing protesters to use their washrooms and offering free drinking water.
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“So Proud,” Lauds Coffee Chain’s Co-Founder
Blue Tokai co-founder Matt Chitharanjan also took to Instagram to react to the videos circulating online of CJP protestors lining up at the Janpath outlet for help and water. He reshared one of the videos on his Instagram Story and praised the staff at the Janpath outlet.
“So so proud of our team for handling the violence and chaos so well. But also wish that being decent to people wasn’t so rare that it gets celebrated,” he wrote.
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Political opinions aside, the cafe staff’s compassion truly was commendable!
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/ashiishhkalra & Instagram/matt_chit
FAQs
Why is Blue Tokai's Janpath outlet being praised online?
The cafe is being applauded for allowing CJP protesters to take shelter and refill their water bottles for free during the demonstrations in Delhi.
What was the 'Sansad Chalo' protest about?
The 'Sansad Chalo' protest was a demonstration in Delhi that saw thousands of people gather to voice their demands and concerns.
Did other establishments also help the protesters?
Yes, social media users claimed that several restaurants and eateries around Connaught Place also assisted protesters by offering free drinking water and access to washroom facilities.