Thread by @IndianExpress

#THREAD: While many across the country are left worrying about survival and are going to sleep on an empty stomach, owing to the #lockdown in the wake of the #COVID19 spread, VIPs in Chandigarh are throwing temper tantrums for extravagance.
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Locked under curfew, the VIPs have bombarded the administration and councillors with requests varying from availability of freshly-baked bread from Nik Bakers, ice-cream from Baskin Robbins, and only Figaro olive oil.
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“A family called me up saying I should inquire from authorities why aren’t strawberries available in the market. I tried to make them understand that in this situation we can’t make choices, but they say they have to follow a prescribed diet."
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“Then there was someone who called and told me that his family doesn’t take any other bread than that of Nik Bakers which is freshly baked, so I should make arrangement for that too."
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“There was someone who called me to arrange Figaro Olive oil. I said I can arrange normal refined oil but they say that their family eats vegetables cooked in olive oil only. Then there are people who say that they got cauliflower but not broccoli."
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“There are some who say they eat ice cream from only Amul and Baskin Robbins. Even for milk, they want skimmed milk or milk powder to be arranged."
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There is also a huge demand for liquor as well. “Without realising that liquor vends are shut, many are asking if high-end brands are available."

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“There was a VIP who threatened to sue me later for not being able to make ‘necessities’ available to people, after I told him that I won’t be able to arrange strawberries and kiwis." indianexpress.com/article/cities…