Viral Video: Why? Common People Made to Wait in Rain in Ranchi For VIP Movement, Smacks of Colonialism!

A viral video from the streets of Ranchi is raising questions: do we still belong to the colonial era? People are seen to be stopped amidst heavy rain as the VIP convoy is supposed to pass.

This colonial-style treatment is getting attention online, where people are widely backlashing the system. People are demanding an end to the VIP culture or, at the very least, making it considerate of the common people.

Common Citizens Left Stranded Amidst Rain for VIP Convoy

Common people of Ranchi are forced to stand in the pouring rain as the traffic police make way for the VIP convoy. Such maltreatment towards the public in the world's largest democracy is giving us serious doubts. Have you truly passed the colonial era? The viral video, as posted by the Ghar Ke Kalesh page on X, is raising widespread debates.

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People in traffic demand the civic police, and the traffic police let them go as the rainfall is getting denser. They also demand that the road be empty anyway due to heavy rains, so why are they stopping them unnecessarily? However, the police seem more inclined to follow orders than to consider the public's concerns.

Viral Video Causing Public Outrage On Social Media

This video is sparking widespread public outrage, and people are becoming increasingly vocal about the VIP culture in India. One user raises the alarm, saying, "Every drop of that rain hitting the common man is a reminder of how deep VIP culture runs in India.". He further mocks the system, saying, "Vishwaguru dreams are definitely failing because of this VIP service."

Another use is taking the stance of the police, who say, "Police kya kr? Upar se aaye hue order ko mana krke apni naukri gawa de?" This again clearly demonstrates the helplessness of public servants becoming the tool of government oppression.

Legal and ethical issues concerning VIP privileges

The situation has once again raised questions regarding the legality and ethics surrounding the stopping of public movement for VIP convoys. Some of the time, this seems necessary for security purposes, which is considerable.  However, in emergencies such as this, we can be flexible with a view to ensuring public convenience.

When there is no security threat, interrupting normal people’s lives in a heavy downpour is gross oppression. It also contradicts the public's right to freedom of movement afforded by and guaranteed in Article 19 of the Constitution of India.

As the debate around VIP culture resurfaces, the Ranchi video has once again highlighted the urgent need for policy reforms. Citizens need to come first in a democracy like India. What is your opinion on this incident? Share your opinion with us!