THIS Train Video From Mizoram Shows 'What Civic Sense Actually Looks Like' | WATCH

Amid the flood of “lack of civic sense” videos that frequently go viral online, one clip highlighting civic responsibility at its best has managed to stand out. A man travelling by train from Aizawl to Guwahati shared a video showing how passengers from Mizoram actively ensure cleanliness throughout the journey, instead of relying solely on train staff to clean everything.The video was shared on Instagram by a user identified as @daily.passenger. In the clip, the man shows how passengers collect their own waste in polythene bags and hang them at the end of their seats, making it easier for the staff to collect all the trash at once.In the caption, the user wrote, “I was on a train from Aizawl to Guwahati, and one thing immediately stood out. These

trains were incredibly neat and clean, even the sleeper coaches looked well maintained and cared for. But what really caught my attention was something small yet powerful. People were tying their waste in small bags and hanging them neatly beside their seats. No announcements. No instructions from the railways. Just a habit.”

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He further added, “This wasn’t cleanliness enforced by rules or fines. It came from within. For people in the North East, cleanliness is not limited to their homes. It extends naturally to public spaces, shared transport, and places that do not technically belong to them. A train is treated with the same respect as a living room.”Concluding his note, he wrote, “As someone from North India, this made me reflect deeply. We often complain about dirty trains and roads but rarely question our own behaviour. Clean spaces do not stay clean because of authorities alone. They stay clean because people choose to care. There is so much to learn from Mizoram and the North East. Respect for public spaces is not a campaign. It is a way of life.”The video has since gone viral and stands out amid ongoing debates around the lack of civic sense. At a time when such discussions show no signs of dying down, clips like this offer a hopeful reminder that civic responsibility in India is very much alive.