Tale of a boat: Vadodara resident buys boat mortgaging jewellery

Updated: Sep 15th, 2024


Barodians had a traumatic experience of one of the shocking floods that struck the city after over a decade. Amid the helpless environment, the Chairperson of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation’s Standing Committee, Dr Shital Mistry advised people to buy life jackets, ropes, and boats to prepare for flooding and heavy rains.

This statement from the chairperson has caused significant displeasure among the public, and while it was considered laughable, a resident of Vadodara followed her advice and bought a boat by mortgaging their household jewellery.

Resident of Samrajya Township, located on the banks of the Vishwamitri River, purchased boat and other equipment by mortgaging their gold.

Expressing his frustration, he said that regrettably, he had to buy the boat by following the chairperson’s advice.

The Samrajya Township, situated in the Mujmahuda area on the banks of the Vishwamitri River, experienced severe flooding. During the flood, several feet of water had accumulated in the house of Chirag Brahmbhatt, causing him considerable difficulty.

Derisively, during the flood, the chairperson Mistry advised people to buy boats, life jackets, ropes, and torches for self-defence.

Following this advice, Brahmbhatt mortgaged his gold jewellery and took a loan to buy a boat for ₹40,000 to protect his elderly mother and wife during future floods.

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