Indian vlogger's 'dirty New York Subway' video goes viral

India Today

2 days ago

An Indian travel content creator shared a video from his visit to a New York City subway station, and it didn't exactly paint the Big Apple in the most flattering light.The clip, posted by Nitish Advitiy on Instagram, showed stained walls, littered platforms, and a general sense of urban neglect.The now-viral video was captioned on-screen with 'New York subway dirtiest subway', setting the tone for what followed - an unfiltered look at a space used by millions daily.advertisement
Nitish didn't hold back. He walked through the platform, panning over corners soaked in urine and trash strewn across the floor. The footage prompted many online to question the global obsession with Western infrastructure, especially when such scenes mirror issues seen back home.'I haven't seen such a filthy station in my entire life. It is dirty and ill-maintained everywhere,' he says in the video, adding, 'There's garbage all over the tracks. This is not an exception; you'll see similar situations at most stations here.''The New York City subway's reputation for being dirty stems from a combination of factors, including heavy usage, ageing infrastructure, insufficient cleaning protocols, and a lack of consistent maintenance. The sheer volume of daily commuters makes it difficult to keep stations spotless, and outdated systems and a lack of investment in upkeep exacerbate the problem,' reads the caption of the post.Take a look at the post here:Watch the video here: Social media users flooded the comments section of the post. 'Many thanks to you for sharing the actual condition of the NY subway,' a user said.Another user pointed out the irony in Western comparisons, saying, 'Show it like this, brother. Some people sitting in India don't like India; they prefer Europe. Show them that Europe is big only in terms of Euros.''America is such a large country. It's almost a continent in itself, while India is just one country in Asia. It's unfair to compare the two. Every place has its ups and downs. In the US, people are allowed to carry licensed guns under the Second Amendment. That's a safety risk we don't face in India. On the other hand, slums are more common here than in the US, and our trains like the Janta Express or towns like Aligarh and Badaun, are not known for cleanliness. But we Indians are resilient, we work hard and don't stop until we succeed,' one of the users said.While the clip called out New York's grime, it also held up a mirror to the universal struggles of urban life.- EndsMust Watch