Begging on busy streets often shows a scene of deep struggle. People in torn clothes extend their hands, hoping for spare change as crowds hurry by. But sometimes, a person appears and completely changes this image. They reveal hidden hustle, sharp brains, and strong survival skills right in front of everyone.
Indore's Surprising Discovery
Take Indore as a clear example. City drives to remove beggars from streets sometimes uncover shocking stories. One man pushing an iron cart through crowded markets received sympathy and money. What people learned about him later truly surprised them. It was totally unexpected for someone seen as a beggar.
This situation reminds us that appearances can deceive. What looks like complete poverty might actually fund solid roofs over heads and even cars on roads.
Rethinking Street Life Across India
From Mumbai's bustling stations to Indore's lively bazaars, so-called "crorepati beggars" force us to rethink everything about street life. With enough determination and cleverness, even pennies collected daily can transform into lakhs over time.
Mangilal, the disabled Indore beggar earning Rs 1000 daily, owns a three-storey house and a car. His photo shared on social media platform X by @KashifKakvi sparked widespread discussion.
Who Is Mangilal and Why the Buzz?
Indore's recent push to clear beggars from streets brought Mangilal into public attention. He is a disabled man navigating Sarafa Bazaar on an iron cart. He uses his hands inside shoes to push himself forward through the market. People passing by reportedly gave him between ₹500 and ₹1,000 each day.
When the Women and Child Development team investigated further, they discovered Mangilal owned much more than anyone expected. He possesses a three-storey house in Bhagat Singh Nagar. He also holds a 600 square foot property in Shiv Nagar. Additionally, he has a PMAY one-bedroom flat in Alwasa. He received this flat through the Red Cross due to his disability, as he explained to officials according to India Today reports.
Assets Beyond the Streets
Mangilal does not just survive on the streets. He actually thrives through various means. He rents out three auto-rickshaws to drivers. He owns a Swift Dzire car and employs a driver for it. He even lends money at steep interest rates in Sarafa area, collecting ₹400 to ₹500 daily from this activity.
Officials estimate his total loans amount to ₹4 to ₹5 lakh. This helps him pull in ₹500 to ₹1,000 each day, according to a Times of India report. He lives in the Alwasa flat with his aging parents. His brothers maintain their own separate homes.
Officials Keep Close Watch
After receiving complaints, the Women and Child Development team checked his bank accounts and cash holdings. They plan to present him before the district collector regarding his PMAY house ownership. This action comes despite him having other properties, as the District Nodal Officer told India Today.
A Story Mirroring Mumbai's Example
Mangilal's tale does not stand entirely alone. It closely mirrors Mumbai's famous Bharat Jain case. Jain started begging over forty years ago near CST station and Azad Maidan. Today, Jain owns two flats worth ₹1.4 crore each. His total net worth reaches ₹7.5 crore.
According to a previous Times of India report, he earns ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 daily. This brings him over ₹60,000 every month from begging activities alone.
