‘Ye To Rest Area Hain’: Video Shows Couple Cooking Meal On Highway; Internet Questions Duo’s Civic Sense

Indians and their ‘lack of civic sense’ were back on the dock, after a problematic video surfaced on social media. The clip was of a couple, casually cooking an entire meal on the side of a highway. Believe

it or not, from chopped vegetables to ‘rotis’ and from a gas cylinder to even a gas stove– the two had everything. The couple also had a tiny kid with them, who was sitting near the family’s car, which seemingly had the rest of the supplies. The video was seemingly being recorded by a passerby, who spotted the family and began to record the unexpected incident. The cameraperson then began to confront the family, only for the duo to say how they were “NOT on the road”, but were in the “rest area”.The camera then showed another road nearby. The video began to circulate online, drawing many reactions. It was unclear if it was actually a “rest area"; it still left many triggered as netizens stated how the couple was still not supposed to turn a highway into their kitchen. Many netizens also demanded strict actions against such people.Times Now could not confirm the details and the authenticity of the post.Check out the viral post: “Civic sense is a rare luxury in India, something not everyone seems able to afford. Take this scene for example: a family has started cooking right in the middle of road, turning the area messy. Tell me honestly, is this acceptable?” the post read. The post was shared on X (formerly Twitter), by the handle ‘Nalanda_index’. The post was shared yesterday, and pulled more than 573K views from netizens.

Civic sense is a rare luxury in India , something not everyone seems able to afford. Take this scene for example: a family has started cooking right in the middle of road , turning the area messy. Tell me honestly, is this acceptable? pic.twitter.com/Xytjpv2DlS

— The Nalanda Index (@Nalanda_index) December 8, 2025

Internet’s reactions:ALSO READ: Why Is Suryakumar Yadav Trending On Google Trends Today? Explained!“There is massive deficit of civic sense in the country .. the assumption that public space and property can be used in any way suitable to oneself with no concern to the others has to be removed right from primary education itself and be a compulsory part of the NCERT and school curriculum through theory and practical classes all over India @EduMinOfIndia,” a user said.“There should be a rest area every few kilometres for this on highways with restrooms and benches so people who are travelling far distances can take breaks,” added another person. “This is just ridiculous,” added another.ALSO READ:New Fear Unlocked For Job Seekers; Interviewer Does THIS Mid-Interview… | Viral “Why do we only see these online? Someone who owns a car easily knows to carry already cooked home food or eat at the dhaba which I've seen everyone do. I've never seen this,” commented the next person.