Highlights

  • Is Raju Patel 'India’s first digital beggar'?
  • Patel uses QR code to get alms on a Bihar railway station
  • Some amused by Patel's innovative style

Latest news

No world leader told India to stop Operation Sindoor: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

No world leader told India to stop Operation Sindoor: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

PM using armed forces to protect his image, must show courage to rebut Trump's claims: Rahul Gandhi

PM using armed forces to protect his image, must show courage to rebut Trump's claims: Rahul Gandhi

DPS RK Puram, Faridabad Shine in Oriental Cup 2025

DPS RK Puram, Faridabad Shine in Oriental Cup 2025

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Launches on YouTube Movies

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Launches on YouTube Movies

Jamshedpur FC Triumphs: Defeats Indian Army in Durand Cup

Jamshedpur FC Triumphs: Defeats Indian Army in Durand Cup

KKR Parts Ways with Coach Chandrakant Pandit After 2025 IPL Season

KKR Parts Ways with Coach Chandrakant Pandit After 2025 IPL Season

Syrian Refugees Begin Return from Lebanon with UN Support

Syrian Refugees Begin Return from Lebanon with UN Support

Manhattan Shooting: Four Dead, Including Off-Duty Officer

Manhattan Shooting: Four Dead, Including Off-Duty Officer

Is Raju Patel 'India’s first digital beggar'?: here's why he has earned the tag

While some people, who are amused by Patel’s innovation, have labelled him as 'India’s first digital beggar', a few people pointed out how technology and digital literacy has done little to eliminate poverty.

Video Player is loading.
Current Time 0:00
Duration 0:00
Loaded: 0%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time 0:00
 
1x
    • Chapters
    • descriptions off, selected
    • captions off, selected

      Digital money is becoming increasingly important in our lives. This is prompting people to integrate technology into their lives. Raju Patel, a beggar from Bihar, is one of them!

      ANI reported that Raju Patel has shed the traditional method of asking for alms and started using PhonePe and PayTM, two kinds of digital wallets and online payment apps. He uses a QR code to scan and directly receive the money in his digital wallets.

      Also Watch| Viral Video: Man climbs tree to avoid Covid vaccine, another assaults officials. Don't be like them

      While some people, who are amused by Patel’s innovation, have labelled him as 'India’s first digital beggar', a few people pointed out how technology and digital literacy has done little to eliminate poverty.

      A few Twitter users also pointed out that Patel is a popular figure at Bihar’s Bettiah railway station.

      IMARamdev

      ADVERTISEMENT

      Up Next

      Is Raju Patel 'India’s first digital beggar'?: here's why he has earned the tag

      Is Raju Patel 'India’s first digital beggar'?: here's why he has earned the tag

      PM using armed forces to protect his image, must show courage to rebut Trump's claims: Rahul Gandhi

      PM using armed forces to protect his image, must show courage to rebut Trump's claims: Rahul Gandhi

      Mann Government brings CPS lab to Amritsar

      Mann Government brings CPS lab to Amritsar

      CM Mann calls for drug-free, corruption-free Punjab

      CM Mann calls for drug-free, corruption-free Punjab

      Punjab rescues 203 begging children In 12 days

      Punjab rescues 203 begging children In 12 days

      Punjab launches anti-drug curriculum in schools

      Punjab launches anti-drug curriculum in schools

      ADVERTISEMENT

      editorji-whatsApp

      More videos

      Amit Shah must take responsibility for 'security lapse' at Pahalgam: Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha

      Amit Shah must take responsibility for 'security lapse' at Pahalgam: Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha

      If Pak not able to take action against terrorism, India can help: Rajnath Singh

      If Pak not able to take action against terrorism, India can help: Rajnath Singh

      Three terrorists involved in Pahalgam eliminated, Amit Shah announces in Lok Sabha

      Three terrorists involved in Pahalgam eliminated, Amit Shah announces in Lok Sabha

      Punjab minister invited to NCSL legislative summit 2025 in Boston

      Punjab minister invited to NCSL legislative summit 2025 in Boston

      Six Kanwariyas killed, 24 injured in bus-truck collision in Jharkhand

      Six Kanwariyas killed, 24 injured in bus-truck collision in Jharkhand

      CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates 'Sadanira' exhibition showcasing MP's water conservation achievements

      CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates 'Sadanira' exhibition showcasing MP's water conservation achievements

      Red alert issued as heavy rains lash Delhi, cause waterlogging

      Red alert issued as heavy rains lash Delhi, cause waterlogging

      International Tiger Day: Madhya Pradesh emerges as global leader in tiger conservation

      International Tiger Day: Madhya Pradesh emerges as global leader in tiger conservation

      J&K: Rahul Gandhi to sponsor education of 22 children who lost their parents in Pak shelling

      J&K: Rahul Gandhi to sponsor education of 22 children who lost their parents in Pak shelling

      Maratha reservation: Jarange warns of fresh hunger strike on August 29

      Maratha reservation: Jarange warns of fresh hunger strike on August 29

      Editorji Technologies Pvt. Ltd. © 2022 All Rights Reserved.