Viral Video of Women Boarding on Moving Local Train Sparks Concerns and Reactions About Life in Mumbai

Just a few days ago, a video of women hanging on the footboard of a local train went viral. Now another video of women getting into a moving local train to catch seats has been shared online. While garnering over 2 million views, the video has sparked mixed reactions about the life and struggles of those living in the maximum city. While some appreciate it as ‘the spirit of the city’ others express concern over the dangers of such frenzy.

Check the Video Here:

Mumbai ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ol7Odr6BBg

— Akshay (@akshaykatariyaa) September 16, 2023

Here's How Netizens Reacted to The Viral Clip:

There is nothing to love in the complete failure of the public transport system. But instead of pointing out the bad infrastructure, we will laud and romanticize the misery of the ordinary public as the ‘Spirit of that city’.

The story of every Indian Metro. https://t.co/qAgrjJViZ2

— Advaid അദ്വൈത് (@Advaidism) September 17, 2023

We unnecessarily glorify the daily struggle of Mumbai people.

Have personally travelled like this for more than 10 years earlier. It is difficult, risky and no one likes it. https://t.co/aS5UIsi7n6

— Nikhil Vadia (@NikhilVadia) September 16, 2023

It doesn't look good in any way. Small towns are the best.

— Amit Pal (@iamitpal101) September 16, 2023

All this rush to go for 20K a monthly job. No one should risk their life for only 333rs.

— Vaibhav Jain (@1997Indian) September 16, 2023

apne gaon me rahke dihadi majdoori kar lo par asi spirit of mumbai wali life mat jiyo, can't even imagine any family member traveling like this

— No Context Politics 🦁 (@AndColorPockeT) September 16, 2023

1. Hurry to catch local trains has claimed most lives on Mumbai suburban railway in 2022.

2. While crossing of rail track has killed 1,118 people, 700 others died after FALLING OFF running trains.

3. Overall 2,507 people died on rail premises. Crossing of tracks is the prime…

— Shams Ur Rehman Alavi شمس (@indscribe) September 16, 2023

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