Summary
In New Delhi, Abida Begum, a 40-year-old homeless mother, looks after her children on a pavement under the Hazarat Nizamuddin flyover. She has lived there for 30 years after coming from Assam with her mother, facing many challenges, including harassment and abuse.
Key Facts
- Abida Begum watches over her children as they sleep on a pavement in New Delhi.
- She has been homeless in this area for around 30 years, since arriving from Assam.
- Her sleeping area is near a busy road with other homeless families.
- Abida uses her belongings, like a blanket and pot, to protect her family while they sleep.
- She married a rickshaw puller for stability but faced domestic violence; he later abandoned her.
- Abida faces harassment from local police and authorities who sometimes take her belongings.
- Her mother, who came with her to Delhi, passed away three years ago.
