In a deeply moving display of national pride, a Mumbai local train passenger stood up as he witnessed the national anthem being chanted at the Red Fort on his phone. Despite allegedly having a knee injury or artificial support attached to his knee, he rose to express his reverence towards the national anthem as he watch the live telecast of the Independence Day celebrations from New Delhi. As he ignored to connect earphones, it was clear and loud he stood up from his train seat as the ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was aired.
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Patriotism at its best!
On a Mumbai local, a gentleman saluted & stood at attention, while watching the Hon’ble PM hoist the National Flag on his phone. He stood until the anthem ended, showcasing a powerful act of respect and love for the nation. #HappyIndependenceDay2024 pic.twitter.com/gFDXIQdmDh
— Mumbai Railway Users (@mumbairailusers) August 15, 2024
Despite his leg condition, he was seen paying respect and honour to the national anthem as he heard it on his phone. The video showed him standing in attention towards the anthem and slowly getting seated once it ends. This scene has resonated deeply with netizens and made them praise the passenger’s sense of admiration and respect for the country and its anthem.
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As the video rolled out on social media, X users saluted him and said, “Uncle stood up despite wearing a knee brace. Grand salute to this gentlemen.”
Salute Sir https://t.co/55kOhfKrSW
— Subir (@mountainkaboy) August 16, 2024
— Sanjay (@San23044177) August 15, 2024
He can use headphones and show his patriotism by standing. One must be aware of public etiquette and decency, and not play loud music in local train.
Showing civic sense is a greater action of patriotism.
— Bhaumik Gowande (@bhaumikgowande) August 15, 2024
Post of the day !!! https://t.co/Z8VWJVQCsz
— Mayank k Phirke (@MayankPhirke) August 15, 2024
Meanwhile, many even schooled him for not using earphones. “Should be using headphones earphones first whatever may be he watching,” said a internet user, while another added, “He can use headphones and show his patriotism by standing. One must be aware of public etiquette and decency, and not play loud music in local train. Showing civic sense is a greater action of patriotism.”
