Vijay Sharma Store

Vijay Sharma Store has been sitting here in Subhash Park for a good bit now. Being in Lane No- 3 of Khora Colony means we see a lot of the same people every morning. It’s a busy spot in Ghaziabad, and the dust from the road usually finds its way inside no matter how much we sweep. Most days, I’m just here behind the counter, handing out small packets of spices or milk to the neighbors. It’s a tight space, filled up with sacks and boxes everywhere you look. We don’t have any big signs or anything, just the usual items people in Makanpur need for their kitchens. Sometimes the power goes out in the afternoon, and it gets really stuffy, so I just sit on the stool outside for a bit. You get to know everyone's business after a while—who’s getting married, who’s looking for work. It’s more than just selling things; it’s about being part of the street. The traffic out there can get pretty bad, especially in the evenings when everyone is coming home. We stay open late because that’s when most people remember they forgot to buy sugar or soap. It’s a lot of work keeping everything stocked, but it keeps us busy. We don’t try to be anything we aren’t. It’s just a regular store for the folks living around here, and we plan to stay that way for as long as we can.