You might have seen protests for women’s safety, human rights or even for street dogs. But have you ever heard of a protest over pani puri? Sounds bizarre, right? Yet this strange incident took place in Vadodara and even caused traffic snarls on a busy road. Here’s why the protest happened!
Woman In Vadodara Protests Over 2 Less Pani Puris
A woman went to have panipuri but was served 4 instead of 6 for ₹20.
She objected, sat down on the road in protest, and even broke into tears.
The twist? Kudos to Vadodara Police for stepping in and resolving this pani-filled crisis swiftly!pic.twitter.com/37DYZAOMkd
— Kumar Manish (@kumarmanish9) September 19, 2025
Golgappas, pani-puri, puchkas, no matter what you call them, the street food dish is an emotion. But in Vadodara, Gujarat, things went a step too far when a woman staged a protest right in the middle of the road near Sursagar Pond. Her reason? A vendor gave her four golgappas instead of six for ₹20. You can see the watch here, uploaded by X user, @kumarmanish9.
According to a report by News18, the woman, a big fan of pani puri, got angry and started crying after being served less than what she paid for. Her unusual protest stopped traffic and left commuters stuck in chaos. The woman’s solo protest also drew a lot of attention from bystanders.
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She Demands Justice
The woman apparently demanded justice and refused to move until her complaint was addressed. Police later reached the spot to calm her down and convince her to leave. As reported by The Times of India, she demanded that the vendor give her two more pani puris. She even said he should remove his cart from the road if he couldn’t meet her demand.
Videos of the incident are now viral on social media, with netizens flooding the comments section. One user wrote, “This is called the fight for rights.” One Instagram user also commented, “The deep connection that pani puri has with women is well-known.” Another wrote, “Kudos to her man, the government should make a rule mandatory that for ₹20 there should be a minimum 6 pani puris.”
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Have you come across any similar incidents with a street food vendor, where you paid for more but got less? Do let us know your stories!
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