Archive · 10 Jan 2026
80-Year-Old Coolie Works in Harsh Winter
Two 80-year-old men in India are working hard to earn money.
One man, Gopal ji, sells small handmade slippers on the street for a few rupees.
The other man works as a coolie at a railway station.
Both men have to work in difficult conditions because they don't have any support or pension.
People on the internet saw videos of these men and felt sad.
They think the government should help old people who work hard all their lives.
Many people want to support Gopal ji and help the coolie get benefits like a pension and health insurance.
An 80-year-old slipper seller named Gopal ji sells handmade slippers in Kolkata for Rs 20-30 each.
A video of Gopal ji went viral on social media, inspiring many viewers and receiving over 42,000 views.
Another 80-year-old man, a railway coolie, was seen working in harsh winter conditions at a railway station in Delhi.
The coolie revealed he has been working for 20 years and does not receive financial support from his son.
Both videos sparked discussions about the need for social security and pension schemes for elderly workers in India.
- Who
- An 80-year-old slipper seller named Gopal ji and an 80-year-old railway coolie
- What
- Both individuals are working in harsh conditions to earn a living
- When
- The videos went viral in January 2026
- Where
- Kolkata (slipper seller) and Delhi (coolie)
- Why
- They rely on their work for survival due to lack of social security
- Name
- Gopal ji (slipper seller), Unnamed (coolie)
- Age
- 80 years old
- Location
- Kolkata (slipper seller), Delhi (coolie)
- Occupation
- Slipper seller, Railway coolie
- Earnings
- Rs 20-30 per slipper (slipper seller)
- Employment Duration
- 20 years (coolie)
- Social Media Views
- 42,000+ (slipper seller video)