Anonymous donors deliver food to Delhi student protesters via apps

Anonymous donors have turned to popular food‑delivery platforms to provide meals for student demonstrators gathering in New Delhi. According to statements from protest organizers, individuals using apps such as Swiggy and Zomato have placed orders under pseudonymous accounts, directing the deliveries to designated drop‑off points near the campuses where the protests are taking place. The initiative began earlier this week and has reportedly supplied hundreds of meals, ranging from simple sandwiches to hot soups, to participants who have been camped out for several days.

Authorities have acknowledged the influx of food deliveries but have not intervened, citing the lack of direct violation of any law. Police officials confirmed that the deliveries are being monitored for safety, while university administrators said the support has helped maintain the protesters’ stamina without altering the core issues of the demonstration, which centre on tuition fees and campus policies. The anonymous food‑supply effort underscores a growing use of digital services to aid civil actions, and it is expected to continue as long as the protests persist.