An Indian tourist’s short clip from New York has sparked a strong online debate. As you watch him film the NYC subway, his blunt take on cleanliness and maintenance sets off a Delhi versus New York comparison that spreads quickly across social platforms.
The video shows him walking through a dirty station filled with trash, graffiti, and homeless people resting on the floor. What shocks you most is the sight of human poop placed openly on the platform, turning the discussion more intense.
Inside the train, he complains about a sharp chemical smell that fills the space. The clip also highlights pools and marks of piss on the track and dark corners that look unsafe to anyone passing through.
Indian users on X respond with humour and anger. Many feel tired of Americans stereotyping India for the same issues. Echoing the traveller’s view, several netizens say the Delhi Metro is far cleaner than what they see in the New York system.
New Yorkers answer by pointing out the age difference. They explain that their subway is 120 years old and built during a different era. They also argue that comparing it with a 22-year-old network with modern tech is unfair to their system.
Indian users remain unconvinced by that reasoning. The explanation makes sense, but the frustration comes from facing stereotypes while Western cities escape similar judgement. The debate grows as people question these double standards.
The conversation ends with a simple reminder. You gain nothing by cheering over another country’s problems. If you want to remove these labels, it becomes important to keep your own public spaces clean and set a higher standard for everyone to see.
An Indian tourist rides the Newyork metro and finds poop everywhere pic.twitter.com/uF0nqu1Y22
— Indian Gems (@IndianGems_) November 25, 2025
