Bengaluru, several businesses are providing incentives for voters’ engagement in the democratic process on Friday.
Over 1 crore individuals are eligible to vote in Bengaluru. To motivate them to utilize their privilege, numerous hotels, pubs, and taxi aggregators have declared discounts, freebies, and complimentary rides. «They will have to show their inked index finger to avail the benefits.» This is not the first instance of such initiatives being publicized.
Nisarga Grand Hotel on Nrupatunga Road is providing voters on polling day with complimentary butter dosa, ghee rice, and a beverage.
Deck of Brews, a resto-pub in Bellandur, is granting a complimentary mug of beer and discounts to voters who drop by on April 27 and 28. Its owner Prafulla Raya conveyed to TOI, «We want to reward voters who have participated in the election and contributed to the nation’s development.»
Another chain of pubs, SOCIAL, has launched a unique campaign at its establishments by distributing special bills containing a message promoting voting. «Guests who bring back these bills after voting and show their inked fingers will receive a 20% discount on their meal.» This promotion remains effective for a week following the voting day in their respective cities, stated Divya Aggarwal, chief growth officer at Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt Ltd, the parent company of SOCIAL.
Taxi aggregator Rapido has declared complimentary