Watch: Guwahati Beggar Uses QR Code For Alms, We Are Not Joking

Technology has surely changed our lifestyle. It has made daily tasks quicker and hassle free. The innovative way people have been using technology often leaves us stunned, and a recent video that surfaced on the internet proves that there are no limits to how and who can use tech for their benefit. A visually challenged beggar in Assam’s Guwahati recently went viral asking for alms while wearing a PhonePe QR code card around his neck.

The viral footage shows the man, Dashrath, who was carrying a PhonePe card with a QR code around his neck, approaching two passengers in a car, and one of them scans the QR code, sending him Rs 10. The beggar brings his phone close to his ear to hear the notice that money has been placed in his account. The clip was posted by a X user who wrote, “Stumbled upon a remarkable scene in bustling Guwahati – a beggar seamlessly integrating digital transactions into his plea for help, using PhonePe! Technology truly knows no bounds. It’s a testament to the power of technology to transcend barriers, even those of socio-economic status. A thought-provoking moment that speaks volumes about the evolving landscape of compassion and innovation. Let’s ponder on this intriguing intersection of humanity and digital advancement.”

However, netizens had divided opinions after watching the clip. One of them praised how technological advancements were beneficial for people who struggled like Dashrath. The user stated, “Awesome… He has transcended all the barriers of collection and the pain of counting and then traveling to the bank for deposit. Direct to the account. Gazab brains. Whoever did this to him had given him a lot of ease and peace of mind.”

While another stated that it shows the man was faking about his condition and has resorted to begging as a means to earn money. The person wrote, “This people are not beggars, they are professionals doing business. Real beggars are suffering.”

This was not the first time digital payments were used to warm alms. Last year, a video of a transwoman in Bengaluru taking money via UPI went viral. In the video, the transwoman is seen seeking money from a biker, who asks if she has any other form of payment besides cash. She promptly drew up a card containing a QR code. The man on the bike then successfully transferred money to her.