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Woman Buys Toy For Auto Driver’s Son In Touching Gesture
Tanvi Chandra was riding in an auto to college.
At a red light, a seller showed them a toy vehicle.
The auto driver wanted the toy for his son but could not afford its Rs 550 price.
Tanvi felt sad when she saw his disappointment.
She asked the seller for a lower price and bought the toy for Rs 450.
The driver then told her that his son often said he never brought anything home for him.
He also showed her pictures of his family.
Tanvi said the experience was the best Rs 1,000 she had ever spent.
People online praised her kindness.
Tanvi Chandra noticed an auto driver could not afford a Rs 550 toy for his son.
She negotiated with the seller and bought the toy for Rs 450.
The driver told Chandra that his son often complained that he never brought him anything.
Chandra said the auto ride, initially costing Rs 300, nearly ended up costing her Rs 1,000.
Her video describing the encounter drew praise online for the act of kindness.
- Who
- Tanvi Chandra, an unnamed auto driver, and a toy seller.
- What
- Chandra bought a toy for the auto driver’s son after learning that he could not afford it.
- Where
- At a red light during an auto ride; the city is not specified.
- When
- During Chandra’s college commute; the articles do not provide a date.
- Why
- Chandra wanted to help after seeing the driver’s disappointment and hearing about his son.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Tanvi Chandra
- Original auto fare
- Rs 300
- Toy’s listed price
- Rs 550
- Toy’s negotiated price
- Rs 450
- Driver’s family detail
- He said his son often complained that he never brought anything for him.
- Online response
- Users called the gesture sweet and a super act of kindness.
Quotes
Auto driver’s son
The auto driver’s son, whose complaint was recounted by Chandra
“I felt so bad. It instantly came to my mind that we waste so much money on Swiggy, Zomato and stuff. So I thought, why don't I help him? Why don't I buy it for him?”
NDTV
“This was the best Rs 1,000 I've ever spent.”
NDTV
Sources
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