Our trip to Hathlana would not have been complete without seeing how the villagers prepare their chai. Chachi brought us up to her roof and made us a special brew using fresh buffalo milk, tea and sugar.
On the Campaign Trail: Where a Cup Can Make or Break an Election
Barjinder “Bonnie” Mann campaigns at a Jat Sikh village in Karnal District, Haryana
The Bible mentions breaking bread with others as the ultimate culinary conveyance of fellowship. In India, it’s taking tea. Nowhere is this more evident than on the campaign trail where a quick cup with voters can make or break an election.
We tagged along with Barjinder “Bonnie” Mann, a candidate for Haryana state legislature, as he visited villages in Karnal district, about 100 miles north and a world away from the hustle and bustle of Delhi.
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