In the video, a man is seen risking his life to board a crowded train. (Image credit: @Gabbar0099/X)
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Moneycontrol05-01-2026, 11:55

'Indians live like cockroaches': Viral train video sparks outrage, debate on human dignity

  • A viral video shows an Indian man desperately struggling to board a dangerously crowded train, highlighting the plight of common citizens.
  • The 20-second clip, shared on X as "Life of a common man in India," garnered over 700,000 views.
  • Canada-based analyst Jayant Bhandari controversially stated, "Indians live like cockroaches and die like cockroaches," sparking widespread debate.
  • Other X users commented on the "dwindling value of lives" and "life is the cheapest commodity" in India due to overpopulation and lack of infrastructure.
  • The incident reignites discussions on India's struggling public transport system and the lack of improvement for the poor and middle class.

Why It Matters: Viral train video exposes harsh realities of crowded public transport and sparks debate on human dignity in India.

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