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Tejasvi Surya's Wife Recounts "Traumatic" Train Ride, Cites Lack of Civic Sense
- •Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad, wife of BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, described a "traumatic" train journey due to a group of 40 adults talking loudly for five hours.
- •Skandaprasad highlighted the disrespect for public spaces and personal boundaries, emphasizing the need for mindfulness in shared environments.
- •She noted that other passengers had no option but to tolerate the noise, illustrating a broader issue of civic behavior in India.
- •Her attempts to find a quieter seat were unsuccessful, and even the TTE's intervention was met with humor by the group, who invited him to join them.
- •The incident sparked online discussion about public etiquette, noise pollution, and the challenges passengers face in crowded trains, with many praising Skandaprasad for raising the issue.
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Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad recounted a traumatic train trip where a group of around 40 middle-aged adults occupied a 56-seater coach and talked loudly non-stop for nearly five hours. She raised concerns about the lack of civic sense and respect for personal space in public transport.
After Skandaprasad complained, the TTE made a group of smaller passengers stop playing UNO. However, he later returned and jokingly asked the group why they were creating a nuisance, leading them to laugh and invite him to join them.
Her post drew widespread attention online, sparking discussions on public etiquette, noise pollution, and the lack of civic sense in public spaces. Many users praised her for speaking out, while criticizing the TTE for failing to discharge his duties effectively.
