A user from Bengaluru posted two moving pictures of a man sitting on a pavement at a busy city signal on Reddit, sparking debate. The man appeared to be looking for help as he was seen carrying a message and a rucksack next to him.
While the second photograph provided a closer look at the paper he was holding, the first shot depicted the scene as a whole. Both Kannada and English were used in the note’s message. “Please help me, I don’t have a job or a house,” said the English section. I have worked in banking for fourteen years. In addition, he showed a smaller sheet with a QR code on it that appeared to be intended for online donations or payments.
A request that sparked enquiries:
The post’s description read, “I came upon this man at a prominent Bengaluru signal,” and was posted by Reddit user @Being-Brilliant. Even though seeing him is sad, I can’t help but question if this is the result of human choices or societal failure.
Take a look here at the post:
This post quickly caught attention, evoking mixed reactions from users.
This incident caught Many Netizens’ Reactions
One user observed,
“People may help him and recommend him based on his CV, he has 14 years of banking experience.”
Another commented,
“There are no excuses for a young man to beg like this, especially in a city like Bangalore where there are plenty of jobs as long as you are willing to work.”
A different perspective noted,
“Most people are saying that if he is physically able, he should be able to do some job like delivery or driving. But the reality is that if you remain unemployed for a long time, there is a chance you become mentally broken and depressed. That creates a barrier too.”
One person highlighted the human struggle behind the images, writing, “The life of a man has no respect unless you earn. Judging him without knowing his story feels unfair.”
Another wondered about his circumstances, asking, “Wait, did he lose his certificates or were they destroyed? Whatever it is, it’s unfortunate. But if it’s just his unwillingness to work or look for work, then that becomes a personal issue.”
