The civic sense trend in India started after a video of an influencer filming herself in public while people casually passed by in the background. Since then, the trend has only grown bigger. Now, netizens are linking both positive and negative incidents around them to civic sense — and honestly, we’re not complaining. Amid this, one video has caught our attention for the right reasons. It shows a man collecting plastic water bottles from a river in Kerala, and it’s winning hearts online. Scroll down to know more!
Viral Video Of Elderly Man Collecting Water Bottles
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Taking to her social media handle, Riddhi Plants (@riddhiplants) shared a heartwarming video. In the clip, she mentioned that they were visiting the Alleppey backwaters in Kerala and were enjoying the calm, scenic atmosphere. However, beyond the natural beauty, what truly caught their attention was an elderly man on a boat.
Early in the morning, the man was seen collecting plastic bottles that had been thrown into the water by visitors. He carefully picked up each bottle and placed it on his boat. Reacting to the moment, Riddhi wrote, “If we can carry plastic with us on the way in, we can certainly carry it back on the way out. Responsible tourism is the true mark of good civic sense.”
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Netizens Appreciate The Efforts
This heartwarming video has gone viral across social media, and people are appreciating how the elderly man took it upon himself to clean the water. Many users have shared their reactions in the comments section.
One user wrote, “We all should participate in every way possible to keep our country clean.” We completely agree — real change begins when everyone takes small, responsible steps.
Another netizen added, “This is a powerful reminder that caring for nature is everyone’s responsibility. Respecting the places we visit is as important as enjoying their beauty.” Honestly, this sums it up perfectly. Tourism should never come at the cost of nature.
One user commented, “Please do not do this anywhere. Nature is our mother, our home.” Absolutely true!
What are your thoughts on this? Tell us in the comments below!
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