Littering in Delhi's Chandni Chowk caught on camera, Viral video sparks debate on civic sense

Civic sense remains a cornerstone of orderly societies, shaping how citizens share and respect public spaces. Across India, conversations around cleanliness often resurface when everyday behaviour clashes with civic responsibility. A recent video from Delhi’s iconic Chandni Chowk has once again brought this issue into sharp focus.

A cycling influencer has drawn widespread attention to public littering after sharing a video from the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk. Posted on Instagram by Vaibhav Malik, the clip shows him cycling through the historic market while highlighting piles of garbage lining the roadside.

As he moves through the area, Malik points out that dustbins are clearly visible at multiple locations. Despite this, waste can be seen scattered across the streets. Speaking directly to the camera, he questions what more authorities can do if citizens themselves fail to use basic public facilities provided for cleanliness.

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Video Gains Traction Online

The video quickly struck a chord with viewers, crossing over 120,000 views and sparking widespread discussion online. The clip has prompted conversations around public behaviour, responsibility, and the everyday realities of maintaining cleanliness in crowded urban spaces.

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Netizens React Strongly

The comments section was flooded with reactions, with many echoing Malik’s concerns. Several users compared Chandni Chowk with cleaner Indian cities, particularly Indore, which has consistently topped national cleanliness rankings.

One user remarked that people should learn from Indore, while another lamented the embarrassment such scenes cause in front of visitors from other countries. Others pointed out that the issue is not about infrastructure or funds but about mindset and basic civic values.

A Question Beyond Infrastructure

Many users summed up the sentiment by stressing that world-class cities require responsible citizens. As the video continues to circulate, it has reignited a familiar but vital questioncan cleaner cities be achieved without a change in public behaviour?