We are used to seeing people seeking alms at railway stations, bus stands, streets, and public places. However, with online “begging” gaining traction in today’s digital world, the hope is that traditional street begging may gradually go out of trend. Here’s a man named Gautam Surya who is going viral for his ‘digital begging.’ He comes live on YouTube and begs to earn a living. He also has more than 5 lakh subscribers on his channel. So far he has put 3.8 thousand videos on his YouTube channel, and his videos have got a total of over 26 million views.

How Gautam Surya begs?

Gautam Surya goes live for 3–4 hours every day, asking people for money by displaying 2–3 QR codes on the screen. Her channel bio reads: “One day I will build my own house, and then no one will be able to tell me to

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