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#berhampurparkbench is a virtual platform reconnecting a group of senior citizen, all around 65 years, who spent their younger days in Berhampur, a small city of 4,50,000 population, situated in the southern coast of Odisha State, India.

Gandhi Park, in front of Ramalingam Tank continues to be a favorite evening destination for many in the city. It is not uncommon to identify persons who went there starting from primary school days until late retirement life. #berhampurparkbench empanels about a dozen friends who spent much of their evenings at the park between late 70s and early 90s.

Under the cloud of Covid-19 pandemic lockdown-shutdown measures the group re-united through video calls. It uses WhatsApp for group video calls up to 8 participants.

The blog chronicles the proceedings of the virtual group. It carries comments, experiences and reminiscences, both in form of text and pictures.

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  1. DEVISETUPATHIAugust 30, 2020 at 8:59 AM

    450k is present population. In 1960/70s it may be 50k to 70k

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