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Chhattisgarh Farmer Buys Daughter Scooter With ₹40,000 in Coins

He saved small-denomination coins for months to pay in cash rather than take a loan.

Overview

  • Bajrang Ram Bhagat of Kesarapath village in Jashpur bought a Honda Activa for his daughter at a local showroom this week.
  • He paid ₹98,700 in full, including ₹40,000 in coins he had set aside over six to seven months, choosing cash over borrowing.
  • Staff at Devanarayan Honda spent about three hours counting the coins, according to showroom owner Anand Gupta.
  • A video showing sacks of coins and employees tallying them circulated widely on social media, drawing praise for the family.
  • The family received the scooter keys along with a mixer grinder from a festive offer, and daughter Champa said the vehicle will ease daily travel and chores.