Food stalls that have been an integral part of life in Delhi for thousand of years are going to be closed very soon. The Supreme Court concerned about health issues has passed an order to ban cooking food in Delhi’s roadside stalls.
Delhi will be hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2010 and in preparation for the grand event; the Indian Government is trying to modernize the capital by shutting down 300,000 food stalls found everywhere on the streets.
The City officials say that the idea is to rid Delhi of unsanitary stalls that help in spreading various diseases by leaving food out in the open and washing plates and mugs in dirty water.
These stalls serve hot, nutritious, cheap snacks that many consider to be the only authentic Indian cuisine. Even though they may look dirty, or a bit intimidating, they always contain a whole lot of deliciousness and a very memorable experience.
A ban on these stalls would end a centuries-long custom that has stemmed the hunger of many for a few rupees and Delhi without its stalls would be a sad sight indeed.
Source: gridskipper
