Not every Indian out there is about displaying some of the most problematic public behaviours– some seemingly do carry ‘civic sense’ as well. Talking to
LinkedIn, a Bengaluru man recently shared about an incident that left him impressed and even inspired. As per the man’s post, he witnessed a woman cleaning the metro floor after her young son accidentally vomited inside the metro coach. Allegedly, the mother simply used her own handkerchief for the same, displaying her impressive understanding of “responsibility and ownership”. Calling it a “big lesson”, the man highlighted how the passenger did not leave the task for others, and took it as her own “duty”, rather than treating it as someone else's “job”. The post immediately went viral, pulling all kinds of reactions. Most loved the woman’s gesture, while some called it an “isolated incident” for a nation like India. “Today while traveling in Kolkata Metro, I witnessed a small incident that gave a big lesson. A kid suddenly vomited inside the metro coach. Instead of ignoring it or leaving it for others, his mother immediately cleaned the floor using her own handkerchief. No complaints, No excuses, Just responsibility. This is a powerful reminder for all of us as Indians Public assets are our assets. Whether it’s metro, roads, offices, or any shared space, maintaining cleanliness is our duty, not just someone else’s job. Real change doesn’t start from policies, it starts from mindset. If each one of us takes ownership, our country will automatically become cleaner and better,” the post read. Times Now could not confirm the details and the authenticity of the post. Check out the viral post: The post was shared on LinkedIn by the handle ‘Pawan Patankar’. It was shared a day ago and pulled more than 1K views from people. Internet’s reactions: “A mother choosing accountability over convenience. Public property isn't 'someone else's problem.' It’s an extension of our own homes. Real civic pride isn't just about demanding better services, it’s about treating our shared spaces with the same respect we give our own,” a user said. ALSO READ: Hyderabad Man Orders Oil Using Zepto, Receives Water Inside Sealed Bottle “These things should be posted... because we can see outside our country everyone posts if someone is cleaning something out of responsibility why shouldn't we?” added another person in the comments. “You observed a truly rare case! As per my experience, living in Kolkata for the last 29 years, I have seen most people ignore such scenarios just because it is a public asset. I hope that more people develop a civic sense like this lady!” added another.
