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Why India Struggles with Civic Sense: A Deep Dive into Societal Behavior
A viral video by Adam Ellick, showing passengers disregarding flight rules before landing in India, sparked a familiar debate: Why does India struggle with civic sense? This isn't an isolated incident. From breaking traffic laws to public spitting and even harassing foreigners, these behaviors are often normalized, impacting health, safety, development, and India's global identity.

Civic sense means responsible public behavior—cleanliness, following rules, and respecting others. Yet, it's largely missing. India, with just 2% of the world's vehicles, accounts for over 11% of global road traffic deaths—a direct result of poor civic sense, weak enforcement, and lack of accountability.

These challenges manifest in everyday life: from people driving without helmets and parking illegally to the alarming corrosion of the Howrah Bridge due to gutkha spit, or even the harassment of foreign tourists. These aren't just minor infractions; they point to a deeper societal issue.

The problem is collective, and so is the solution. Your small actions—following traffic rules, maintaining cleanliness, and encouraging others—can lead to significant change.

What are some specific, small actions you've personally taken or witnessed that made a positive difference in civic behavior?

And looking forward, what do you think is the single most impactful change that could shift India's collective civic sense for the better?

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