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Jenifar J.
Russel, a 38-year-old, reveals that his job as a food delivery executive has helped him connect with the city better.
"Earlier I used to switch on the AC in my car and go to work.
Now I`m aware of the pollution levels, potholes on road, traffic problems, parking issues, and foul smell arising from garbage dumping areas.
Travelling on a two-wheeler gives me the real feel of the city," he says.
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A food delivery executive for Swiggy, Jenifar J.
Russel is one among 22 candidates battling the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Bangalore Central constituency.
Hailing from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, the independent candidate whose name will appear 13th on the EVMs in Bangalore Central bears the election symbol of a dish antenna.
Formerly a telecom engineer, 38-year-old Russel says that his decision to fight the elections came from his impulsive thought to “do something challenging.” Russel says to understand the issues people face, he had to quit his well paying job and get ground experience.
For this, he decided to join Uber as a driver partner.
He soon quit Uber to join Swiggy as a delivery executive.
Russel told that he gained the confidence to become a candidate for the Lok Sabha elections after his voluntary involvement – helping people at the police station or at the municipality – tasted success right from the beginning.
Russel reveals that his job as a food delivery executive has helped him connect with the city better.
“Earlier I used to switch on the AC in my car and go to work.