During our conversation, too, Shukla got a call from one of the protesting Zomato delivery executives who apparently told him that the protesters were being called to meet the police.

It was Shukla who then instructed the protesters over phone to not go and meet the police at the moment, displaying the command and leadership he has over the delivery personnel on strike.

In fact, throughout the time this reporter was with them, it was Shukla, the local BJP leader, who called the shots and instructed Verma, the delivery executive and party worker.