After multiple videos of saree-clad women twerking and dancing inside metro coaches went viral, the DMRC responds with stricter enforcement.
Social Media Stunts Inside Metro Coaches Ignite Public Debate
A new controversy has gripped Delhi after viral videos surfaced showing women dancing — including twerking and belly dancing — inside Delhi Metro trains, with several clips filmed in crowded coaches. At the center of this storm is one Instagram user, identified as @manishadancer01, who appears in a video performing bold moves while dressed in a traditional saree.
These stunts, originally intended as social media content, have sparked a heated online discussion around decency, public nuisance, and the misuse of public transport infrastructure.
Public Reaction: “Not Entertainment, It’s Nuisance”
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Netizens were quick to call out the trend as inappropriate. Many tagged Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Delhi Police, demanding swift penalties for individuals filming such videos inside metro coaches.
Common sentiments ranged from embarrassment to anger, with users pointing out the discomfort such actions cause to fellow commuters. What was meant as creative expression or social media fun has largely been labeled as “obscene” and “attention-seeking behavior at the cost of public decorum.”
DMRC Responds: Zero Tolerance for Filming Reels
The DMRC has reaffirmed its strict ban on filming inside metro premises, a policy implemented in September 2024 to safeguard passenger experience and public safety.
Here’s what DMRC has enforced:
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No Reels Policy: Filming videos, dance clips, or content for social media platforms inside metro stations or trains is strictly prohibited.
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Announcements on Trains: Bilingual (Hindi and English) warnings now play on loop, clearly stating the restriction.
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Fines and Legal Action: Offenders can be fined up to ₹500 for public nuisance. Repeat offenders may have tickets/pass canceled or be removed from the premises.
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Flying Squads Monitoring: Specially deployed staff now patrol for such violations in real time.
Officials clarified that these videos — although seemingly harmless — lead to commuter discomfort and potential security risks.
