Over the years, Hazratganj changed character with residential estates giving way to stylish commercial establishments. “Ganjing” meant dressing up modishly to take a stroll down Hazratganj with other stylishly-attired youngsters and smart, young army officers in their civilian best. Life moved at a lei-surely pace and Hazratganj epitomised it. In recent years, when the rest of Lucknow got lacerated with Metro lines, the skyline of Hazratganj was spared. Unfortunately, several of Hazratganj’s iconic institutions have died quiet deaths, unable to keep pace with changing times.

Source: The Telegraph April 21, 2019 09:11 UTC