A travel vlogger’s comment about cleanliness has started a big debate on social media after a video from Sri Lanka gained popularity. Shenaz Treasury, who was visiting the famous Ella railway station in Sri Lanka, record scenes of foreign tourists there, taking photos, and waiting for trains that seem to be clean and tidy environment.
Travel Vlogger calls India “ dirtiest country” in Sri Lanka Video
The station, famous for its beautiful routes and popularity with international travelers, appeared well-organized and welcoming to tourists. While filming, Shenaz pointed to the neat surroundings and made a straightforward remark: “Let’s face it. We are the dirtiest country.”
This statement quickly spread online, especially on X, where users began discussing cleanliness issues in India and how these affect tourism and the country’s image abroad. Reactions to her comment mixed.
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Many users agreed with her, citing littering, low civic awareness, and poor maintenance as ongoing issues in many tourist spots across India. Some emphasized that even beautiful and historically significant places often suffer from trash, overcrowding, and inadequate sanitation.
Others compared public behavior in India to that in other countries, noting that public spaces treated poorly despite ongoing cleanliness initiatives and awareness efforts. One user wrote, “It should taught in schools. People follow all rules when they go to other countries, but spit in their own.” Another added, “Yes, we are the dirtiest country in the world. Every person littering punished by making them clean the streets for 15 days under strict police or municipal supervision.”
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