Indian Man's Honest Take On Hong Kong's Cleanliness Reignites Civic Sense Debate
An Indian traveller's video has reignited a debate on civic sense after he shared his honest opinion on what truly distinguishes India from cities like Hong Kong.
Social media is buzzing with debates surrounding civic sense, fueled by viral videos and discussions over public behaviour. Indian users are actively sharing experiences, often contrasting public spaces with those in other countries, and highlighting issues like littering, noise pollution and others. Amid this, an Indian traveller's video has reignited a debate on civic sense after he shared his honest opinion on what truly distinguishes India from cities like Hong Kong.
According to the man, the difference is not in infrastructure or resources, but in people's behaviour. 'The only difference is cleanliness and civic sense," he said, pointing to perfect sidewalks and maintained flowerbeds along a beautiful riverside in Hong Kong.
'Kya hai foreign? Kuch bhi nahi hai foreign mein (What is foreign? There's nothing in foreign)," the man said in the video, challenging the fascination with distant countries.
Moving ahead, he compared the infrastructure of Hong Kong to that of India, noting that our country also has tall buildings, rivers and greenery. However, what's lacking is a collective sense of responsibility. 'The flowerbeds contain flowers, not discarded gutka packets. Nobody has used pan masala on them to change their colour," he continued.
He went on to say that while these appear to be minor concerns, they eventually contribute to larger societal difficulties. 'We could replicate this at home by learning from other countries. These may not appear to be major issues, yet such small actions are causing India to fall behind. We are equally capable," he continued.
The clip instantly grabbed the attention of the audience, prompting several reactions. An Instagram user wrote, 'Basic Civic Sense is needed." Another one mentioned 'You nailed it bro. You nailed it." One of them shared, 'Influencer in true sense." A person noted, 'Sirf saaf-safai hi nahin (Not just cleanliness), civic sense, etiquettes, manners, common courtesy and other conveniences." Someone added, 'India is just an incredible country, but people with 0 percent civic sense." 'It's a culture. That takes a lot of pressure and time to change."
Talking about Civic sense, recently, Indians faced criticism after a video of a couple dumping their garbage at a roadside allegedly in Canada surfaced on the internet.
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July 23, 2025, 18:39 IST
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