Viral: Gurugram's 'cone of shame' | Foreigners clean dirty roads, hold placards with messages
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Aug 25, 2025, 21:59 IST | Updated: Aug 25, 2025, 21:59 IST
A group of foreigners in Gurugram, Haryana, sparked nationwide outrage after videos surfaced of them cleaning roads and drains while holding placards promoting civic responsibility. The viral footage has triggered criticism of poor waste management and civic apathy. Many netizens called the incident “shameful,” arguing that Indian citizens and authorities should be leading such efforts. The act has reignited debates over cleanliness, accountability, and urban civic sense in India.
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