Twitter Demands Normalisation Of PDA After Video Of Couple Kissing On Delhi Metro Goes Viral

A number of videos from the Delhi metro have been making headlines in the past few days, from Rhythm Chanana, whose choice of clothing drew both praise and criticism, to an old incident in which a woman pepper-sprayed a fellow passenger after an argument got out of hand.

Continuing the legacy, our beloved metro is again in the news. This time, a video of a couple holding hands, kissing, and cuddling on the train has drawn attention on social media.

People On Twitter Want To Normalise Kissing In Public

Shameful Viral Video from #Delhi
After Patna Junction, Once all the passengers in the Delhi Metro train had to be embarrassed.
Peaceful kissing Video?? shameless#GigiHadid #delhimetro #GigiHadid #wtcfinal #BBB23 #VideoViral pic.twitter.com/hOuI2g16vb

¡ª Richa Sharma (@Rich_aaaaa) April 3, 2023

Some people on Twitter criticised the video of the couple kissing on the tube. Others quickly called them out, not only for recording and sharing the couple's video without their permission, but also for being offended by innocent displays of affection that ought to be accepted as normal.

A lady shared the video and wrote, "Shameful Viral Video from #Delhi. After Patna Junction, Once all the passengers in the Delhi Metro train had to be embarrassed. Peaceful kissing Video. shameless."

A man quipped, "The Delhi metro is the most happening place in India right now. Videos of passengers fighting each other over seats, women traveling naked to issue a bold statement, couples kissing each other publicly etc have become our daily source of entertainment. Culture changes here!"

The Delhi metro is the most happening place in India right now.

Videos of passengers fighting each other over seats, women traveling naked to issue a bold statement, couples kissing each other publicly etc have become our daily source of entertainment. Culture changes here! pic.twitter.com/D6NSFzpZz2

¡ª Arjun* (@mxtaverse) April 5, 2023

Another man, however, has different views. He said, "A video of a couple kissing in #DelhiMetro was recently shared on Twitter with the claim that it was an act of cultural genocide. When I visited Europe for the first time, I was delighted to see people expressing their love openly, and it became my favourite thing to witness."

A video of a couple kissing in #DelhiMetro was recently shared on Twitter with the claim that it was an act of cultural genocide. When I visited Europe for the first time, I was delighted to see people expressing their love openly, and it became my favourite thing to witness.

¡ª Uncle Fed (@WhatTheFahad) April 5, 2023

Kissing In Public Is Not Illegal In India; It's Just Frowned Upon

Public displays of affection, including kissing, are not illegal in India. However, it can be considered culturally inappropriate in certain places and situations, particularly in more conservative and traditional areas.

There have been instances where couples have been fined or even arrested for kissing in public, under the charges of "public indecency" or "disrupting public order". These incidents are usually driven by complaints from onlookers or the moral police.

It is always best to exercise discretion and avoid engaging in public displays of affection that may cause offense or disturbance to others, particularly in more conservative areas.

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