what was the significance of story of the man from Udipi ?

The significance of the story of the boy from Udipi lies in the fact that times have changed for many classes in India but not for all. Young boys like the son of the priest now wore shoes but for boys like Mukesh and Saheb, the situation remained the same. 

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The story of the man from Udipi is told by Anees Jung to set a contrast between the improved situation of the priest that she met 30 years before and the  barefooted ragpickers of her neighbourhood. 
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