The Bharat Jodo Yatra is all about learning by listening to the voices of every section of India - lending an ear to the unheard stories of their struggles and triumphs. It is the confluence of these personal journeys with our unifying movement, the Bharat Jodo Yatra, which will help forge a better future for all.
The next pitstop of the Bharat Jodo Yatra was at the Biker's market in Karol Bagh, New Delhi where I met a group of ‘Super Mechanics’, and had candid conversations with these hard-working men who keep the wheels of Bharat moving.
I made an effort to understand the difficulties and learn about the dreams of mechanics in India. Many of them wanted to pursue studies during their younger days, but were forced by circumstances to become mechanics. They have given their best years to this profession. Some learnt the skills from their ‘Ustaads’, others were self-taught. Whatever course their lives took, through hard-work and dedication they have emerged as probably the best, though the most underrated motorcycle engineers in India.
Umed Shah, a senior mechanic, taught me the nuances of servicing a bike. During our conversation, he told me how poverty had forced him to stop his studies and become a mechanic, like his elder brother.
Two other ‘Super Mechanics’, Manoj Paswan and Vicky Sen told me the meagre returns of their profession worries them everyday because of the responsibilities of family life. Pressure to make ends meet, poor work conditions, lack of education and safety guidelines has caused serious health ailments to many - some diagnosed, but I fear many still remain undetected.
Our mechanics toil to sustain the automobile industry - they deserve access to better facilities and the best opportunities. In the prosperity and well-being of every individual and the workers of every profession lies Bharat's true progress.
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Chapters:
0:00 - 1:00 - Introduction
1:01 - 4:16 - Mechanics of Karol Bagh
4:17 - 5:38 - Through the by lanes
5:39 - 6:33 - Security won't allow me to ...
6:34 - 6:55 - Wearing a mask
6:56 - 7:57 - Customisation
7:58 - 9:33 - Learning to service a bike
9:35 - 11:00 - Respect, ambition, opportunity for mechanics
11:01 - 12:19 - Mechanic voices
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