By Anushka Vats,News18

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A video shared by a Russian traveller, Ameana Finds, on Instagram, is being widely circulated online, raising concerns about the public cleanliness in India. The now viral clip, shot during the Attari-Wagah border ceremony, shows an elderly man repeatedly littering by discreetly pushing ice cream wrappers under the seat in front of him instead of using a bin.
The post was shared along with the caption: “Why are some people like this?” It quickly went viral, with netizens debating about civic behaviour. Some also said “sorry” on behalf of the old man.
Social Media Reaction
The video received hundreds of comments, with many Indians expressing embarrassment and frustration. One user wrote, “Omg babe, this annoyed me so much in India. I saw someone throw a tin foil lunch box out the train window.”
Another added, “We are sorry for such behaviour. Civic sense is much needed in our country!!”
“Civic sense is a big issue in India, but I am hopeful that the next generations will bring change. India’s Gen Z is very Western-influenced. Hopefully, they will pick up civic sense, too,” said a third user.
Some users pointed out that poor awareness plays a big role.

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“It’s so easy to turn this into a racial or cultural thing. But it is purely an educational thing,” one comment read.
Another remarked, “It’s so easy to turn this into a racial or cultural thing. But it is purely an educational thing. I personally do not litter because I was taught at school not to litter. I can still remember the lesson in second grade, being taught not to be a “litter bug.” It has nothing to do with my race or culture.”
The incident has reignited demands for tougher laws and higher penalties to curb littering, highlighting ongoing challenges despite the Swachh Bharat mission being in place for over a decade.