Democracy Discount To Voters In Noida Restaurants

In Noida and Greater Noida, Restaurants and hospitals offering discounts to citizens who exercise their right to vote for the Lok Sabha election in Gautam Buddha Nagar on April 26.

While restaurants are offering up to 20 per cent discount on bills, hospitals are giving free full body check up to voters, they said.

The private initiatives are aimed at encouraging citizens to cast their votes during the polls to elect their representative in Parliament from Gautam Buddh Nagar constituency.

The National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) has exhorted member companies for the initiative.

About two dozen restaurants in the constituency are coming on board till Wednesday.

The initiative is called "Democracy Discount" and voters who will show proof of voting can get up to 20 per cent discount at these restaurants on April 26 and 27.

Among restaurants offering the discount are Desi Vibes, Kaffiiaa, 'I Sacked Newton, De Valentino Cafe, Noida Social, Getafix, Osteria, Chica Loca, F Bar Noida, Xero Courtyard Gardens Galleria, Dirty Rabbit, Baby Dragon, Trippy Tequila, Cafe Delhi heights, Ching Singh, Paso Noida, Moire Cafe & Lounge, The Beer Cafe, Sky by Swagath,  Imperfecto and The Patiala Kkitchen, according to NRAI.

"The idea is to motivate citizens to cast their vote," Varun Khera, the UP unit head of NRAI, told Press Trust of India.