Viral Video: A furious confrontation between an old man and a female street food vendor has stirred controversy when a video of the event appeared on social media. The video, posted by user “ghar ka kalesh” on Twitter, shows the vendor confronting the elderly guy, whom she accuses of daily harassment.
Allegations of Harassment
The vendor is seen slapping the elderly guy in the footage, but onlookers step in to defuse the situation. “People are saying you have done wrong, but what should I do?” she says, defending her conduct. “He is exactly the same age as my father.” She claims that the old man had been regularly threatening her and harassing physically.
Online discussion of the incident has been spurred by many who defend the vendor’s actions on the grounds that they were acting in self-defense against harassment. Some people are worried about using physical force to settle these kinds of conflicts.
Social Media Reaction
Although the video has sparked conversations regarding street vendors’ harassment and occupational safety, local authorities have not yet responded to the event. The video’s viral status highlights the persistent problem of harassment based on gender in public areas. As the story continues to unfold, it becomes a focal point of conversations on social media platforms regarding the rights of individuals to protect themselves against abuse.
One person commented, “We shouldn’t trust a woman’s word over a man’s all the time. There are too many girls who think they own the world and can get away with anything just because they’re girls.” Another person said, “Next vadapav girl in the making ???” One more person said, “No matter what, that lady shd not raise her hand if she hit first”
