A video showing an Indian man calling out fellow Indians for allegedly littering at an international airport in Kazakhstan has gone viral on social media, triggering a wider conversation around civic sense and behaviour abroad.

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The clip, shared on Instagram by user Sumit Lakhera, captures visuals of litter scattered around a seating area at the airport. In the video, Lakhera expresses his frustration while pointing at the mess, blaming fellow Indians for the situation.

“Kya hi bolun ab mai, fed up hogaya hoon,” he is heard saying in the clip, which translates to, “What should I even say now, I am fed up.”

The video also features an overlay text that reads: “Why Indians are not getting respect outside India, this is the reason,” further underlining the creator’s message.

Watch the clip here:

One user wrote, “Sad but true, we need to improve our civic sense wherever we go.” Another commented, “This is embarrassing, especially when travelling abroad.”

A third user said, “Please do not generalise, people from every country do this.” Another added, “Cleanliness is a personal responsibility, not a nationality issue.”

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Some users highlighted broader concerns, with one writing, “We talk about respect globally but ignore basic habits.” Another comment read, “These small actions create a big image of the country.”

Another user wrote, “Instead of blaming, we should focus on awareness and change.”

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