Sujit General Store

I run Sujit General Store on Frazer Road here in Patna. It’s a busy area, so there’s never a quiet moment. I start my day by pulling up the metal shutters and setting out a few things on the front ledge. The shop is small, but I manage to fit a lot of inventory inside. You’ll find things for the kitchen, some stationery, and plenty of snacks for the kids who walk by after school. I’ve been in this spot for several years now. It’s not a glamorous job, but it’s honest work and it pays the bills. The traffic on Frazer Road can be a nightmare sometimes, with all the rickshaws and buses, but it brings a lot of people past my door. I have a few regular customers who come in every single day for their milk or bread. We usually chat for a minute about the local news or whatever is happening in the city. I don't use a computer or anything like that; I just keep everything in my head and on paper. The shelves are made of old wood and they creak a bit when I move things around. When the sun goes down, the street lights come on and the market gets a different kind of energy. I stay open until the last few people head home. It’s just a simple life running a store in Patna, and I wouldn’t know what else to do.