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Viral video of couple kissing in Delhi Metro divides Twitter

While many called the incident of couple kissing inside Delhi Metro “shameful”, others argued that it is something that should be “normalised.”

Published on: Apr 7, 2023, 18:49:44 IST
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Is it acceptable for couples to show affection to each other on public transport? While some may find it perfectly acceptable, there will be those who will oppose it. One such debate is sparked by this viral Twitter video that shows a couple kissing inside Delhi Metro. While many called it a “shameful act”, others argued that it is something that should be “normalised.”

Here are some reactions from people who shared how it is just “PDA” and people should “Chill”.

People posted various comments while reacting to the video of a couple kissing in Delhi Metro (representational image). (Unsplash/Peter Chirkov)
People posted various comments while reacting to the video of a couple kissing in Delhi Metro (representational image). (Unsplash/Peter Chirkov)

An individual wrote, “Chill guys, it's just PDA.” Another person added, “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,” shared another.

This is what some others wrote on Twitter:

Take a look at comments from Twitter users who expressed their unhappiness over the incident:

A few also called out the person who took the video and asked them if they have taken the couple's permission before recoding them.

What are your thoughts on this incident? Do you think it should be "normalised" or do you think it is a “shameful act”?

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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