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In the video, women can be seen running towards the train doors in an attempt to secure a seat before the train comes to a complete stop. This heart-pounding dash for seats is not only dangerous but also indicative of the challenges faced by Mumbai’s commuters.
Mumbai’s local train system, renowned for its bustling energy, has yet again made headlines, this time due to a viral video that has sparked both shock and concern among netizens on the social media platform ‘X.’ The video, which has gathered over 745K views, captures a seemingly routine scene of passengers scrambling for seats on a moving local train just moments before it pulls into a station. However, what appears as a daily occurrence sheds light on the perilous and potentially harmful nature of this practice.
You’ll find this sad, scary, substandard living. But the affluent, wokes living comfortably in South Bombay glamorize this as the ‘spirit of Mumbai’, a ‘jhunjhuna’ given to the common Mumbaikars so that they feel better about their misery and don’t ask for better infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/3pARetar3A
— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) September 16, 2023
In the video, women can be seen running towards the train doors in an attempt to secure a seat before the train comes to a complete stop. This heart-pounding dash for seats is not only dangerous but also indicative of the challenges faced by Mumbai’s commuters.
The individual who uploaded the video on ‘X’ has drawn attention to how this behavior is glamorized by some segments of society. They opined, “You may find this distressing, alarming, and indicative of subpar living conditions. However, the affluent individuals comfortably residing in South Bombay glamorize this as the ‘spirit of Mumbai,’ a badge of honor bestowed upon ordinary Mumbaikars to help them cope with their hardships and prevent them from demanding better infrastructure.”
The video has sparked a conversation about the broader context of Mumbai’s commuting woes. One ‘X’ user commented, “Bollywood idealized the Mumbai dream, which led to massive migration after the 70s, and it has culminated in scenes like this for millions.” Another person expressed concern, saying, “Moreover, it’s highly perilous. I would never board a train in this manner.”
Additional comments on the post highlight the challenges faced by daily commuters, with one user noting, “Furthermore, these women often stand near the door with their bulky backpacks, even if their destination is several stations away, making it even more challenging for others to board.”
The viral video serves as a stark reminder of the complex issues surrounding Mumbai’s local train system, from overcrowding to the risks commuters face in their daily journeys
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