Harsh Goenka Questions Indian Tourists Behaviour Abroad After Viral Vietnam Airport Video
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A viral video showing a group of Indian tourists eating food while sitting on the floor of an airport in Vietnam has sparked a debate over public behaviour and civic sense. Industrialist Harsh Goenka also reacted to the video and questioned how Indian tourists behave when travelling abroad. He warned that such actions could create a negative image of Indian travellers in other countries.
Viral Video Shows Indian Tourists Eating On Airport Floor
The video, which is being widely shared on social media, shows a group of around 15 to 20 Indian tourists sitting on the floor of a waiting area at a Vietnam airport. They had spread newspapers on the floor and placed their food on them. Some chairs were also seen nearby, but the group chose to sit on the floor and eat together. The video reportedly carried the caption, "Indian style lunch in Vietnam airport."
Harsh Goenka Questions Tourists Civic Sense
Reacting to the video, Harsh Goenka shared it on his X account on November 7. He said Vietnam has become a popular destination among Indian travellers, but such behaviour could make Indian tourists unpopular in other countries. He criticised the group for treating an international airport like a picnic spot and spreading food and litter in a public place.
Goenka wrote, "Vietnam has become a favourite new destination for Indian travellers. But if we turn their airports into picnic spots, spreading food and litter, we risk becoming very unpopular tourists. When will we learn to travel with civic sense?"
The post soon attracted reactions from social media users, with many criticising the tourists for their behaviour. Some users said people should respect public places and follow basic cleanliness rules while travelling abroad. One user even suggested identifying such travellers and cancelling their passports. Others compared the situation with Singapore, where strict public rules and heavy fines can discourage people from littering.
The incident has once again started a wider discussion about how Indian tourists behave in other countries. Many social media users believe that travelling abroad is not just about visiting new places but also about respecting local rules, public spaces and other people. They said tourists should maintain cleanliness and behave responsibly because their actions can affect how people from their country are viewed overseas.
