Kolkata: People associated with sound system rentals in South Dinajpur district, including Balurghat, are facing major problems due to coronavirus outbreak and lockdown. Even though Durga Puja is coming, they are not getting any order yet. Meanwhile, various social events and big political programs have been suspended for a long time. As a result, the problem is increasing day by day. Many have shifted from one profession to another. The people are now looking for when everything will be normal again.
There are a total of 300 to 350 sound system rental stores in South Dinajpur district. Among these, there are about 50 only in Balurghat town. At this time of the year, the business of sound system rentals used to be at its peak. Basically, traders have to rush and get the orders at this time. But this time around, there is no rush. They have not yet received a quote for Durgapuja's work in that way. Due to Coronavirus and lockdown, they have had no work for the last seven months. No major social or religious events are taking place. Even the big political programs are also suspended due to Coronavirus. Hundreds of people associated with sound system rentals from Balurghat town have become unemployed. Many are being forced to change their profession.
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Traders have faced many problems due to lack of work for a long time. The owners are not able to pay employees. In most cases, they can't even provide the rental of the room or godown for sound systems. Due to lack of work, many people have left this profession and started fish vending and vegetable vending.
