‘Iski Chappal Baithi Hai Seat Main’: Woman Books Rs1500 Seat For Child in Vande Bharat But He Wants To Sit On Lap; Sparks Anger
‘Iski Chappal Baithi Hai Seat Main’: Woman Books Rs1500 Seat For Child in Vande Bharat But He Wants To Sit On Lap; Sparks Anger
Viral reel from a passenger has triggered a sharp debate on hygiene, civic sense and how people treat public transport facilities.
A short video from a Vande Bharat Express journey has gone viral on social media after a woman claimed she lost ₹1,500 by booking a separate seat for her small child, only for the child to not use it during the trip. What followed, however, drew even more attention online than the ticket cost itself.
In the viral reel, the woman is seen explaining that she paid for a premium seat meant for her baby, but the child ended up staying with the parents instead. Instead of leaving the seat unused, she reportedly placed a slipper on it, suggesting the expensive seat had effectively gone to waste.
The clip quickly spread across platforms, triggering strong public reactions. Many viewers criticised the act of placing footwear on a passenger seat, calling it unhygienic and disrespectful, especially on a premium service like Vande Bharat.
One user wrote bluntly:
“Bahen wo to bachha hai maa baap k pass hi rahega lekin aapko seat pe chappal nahi rakhni chahiye manta hu ki sleeper clean thi ya new hai but Jo cheej pair k liye hai wo sar pe nahi rakha ja Sakta viral hone k liye aisa karna thik nahi hai Baki aap behtar janti hai railway????”
Another comment was even sharper, accusing the woman of seeking publicity:
“Saabas ye wo zahil log hein jinke wajah se india me Har Jajah gandagi feil ti hein agar baccha so Gaya isme railway ki galti taw nahi he seat taw di hein na chini taw nahi fir sikayat kiliye bas inko apna showoff karwana hota hein publicity ke liye”
Several users pointed out that a small child naturally remains close to parents during travel, and booking an extra seat is often a personal decision rather than a failure of the railway system.
At the same time, the viral discussion has raised a broader question: should parents be more cautious while booking separate tickets for very young children, and how can passengers maintain basic cleanliness and civic responsibility in shared public spaces?
