‘2-hour nightmare’: Women dance inside Vande Bharat coach, block aisle

A viral video showing a group of women singing and dancing inside a Vande Bharat Express coach has sparked a widespread debate on civic behaviour in public spaces. The incident, which allegedly caused inconvenience to fellow passengers, has drawn sharp reactions online, with one user describing the experience as a “2-hour nightmare.”

The video, widely circulated on social media, shows the group occupying the narrow aisle of the coach while singing loudly and dancing, effectively blocking movement within the compartment. Passengers seated nearby appeared visibly uncomfortable, and access to essential areas such as washrooms was reportedly obstructed during the episode.

The user who shared the video raised concerns over the lack of civic discipline in shared public spaces, especially in premium services like Vande Bharat trains. The post criticised the contradiction between India’s rapidly modernising infrastructure and the behaviour of some passengers, stating that while facilities can be upgraded, public manners require awareness and responsibility.

The incident has triggered a divided response online, with some condemning the act as disruptive and inconsiderate, particularly for elderly passengers and those needing easy movement, while others defended it as harmless enjoyment. The episode has once again brought attention to the balance between personal expression and collective comfort in confined public environments.