Lucknow Aam Mahotsav ends in utter chaos as visitors loot mangoes. Video goes viral
However, the crowd turned unruly as the clock ticked down on the final evening. Disregarding announcements and signage, people began snatching the mangoes arranged for display and rushing toward the exits.Watch the video here: The now-viral video of the incident has raised questions about event management, public behaviour, and civic responsibility.'There was a time when self-respect, honour, integrity, and honesty were valued in our culture. It is heartbreaking that we lost it along the way,' a user said.Another wrote, 'Low self-esteem paired with lack of civic sense is a perfect recipe for chaos and stampede.''Fastest growing GDP with no civic sense, what an irony,' a user added.One of the users quipped: 'Give it some more time and people will take the table and covers home too.'The organisers have yet to issue an official statement regarding the disorder.- Ends
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