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Delhi Commuters Ignore Man In Wheelchair At Metro Lift And Rush Inside; Internet Calls It ‘Lack Of Civic Sense’
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News18•14-10-2026, 16:10
Delhi Metro Commuters Ignore Man in Wheelchair Igniting Outrage Online
  • •Content creator Tej Beniwal shared a video showing Delhi metro commuters rushing into a lift while ignoring him as he waited in his wheelchair.
  • •A clear signboard above the lift mandated priority for people with disabilities and senior citizens, but it was completely disregarded by the crowd.
  • •Beniwal sarcastically questioned the lack of consideration after being left behind, prompting widespread online discussion about empathy and civic sense in India.
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Content creator Tej Beniwal shared a video showing Delhi metro commuters ignoring him while he was waiting in a wheelchair at a station lift, rushing inside without giving him priority or space.

The signboard above the lift clearly stated that priority should be given to people with physical disabilities and senior citizens.

Viewers on the internet heavily criticized the commuters' behavior, calling out a severe lack of civic sense, empathy, and consideration for people with disabilities and senior citizens in India.

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