Overview

• Retired Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda posted the video on X on June 23 showing the calf nicknamed “Chotu” gently taking a piece of sugarcane from a fruit cart vendor.
• Since going viral on June 24 the clip has amassed over 53,000 views and 2,200 likes, sparking thousands of comments across social media platforms.
• Many viewers praised Chotu’s polite approach, describing its calm waiting and trunk etiquette as endearing and “gentlemanly.”
• Some users voiced concerns about wild elephants walking on paved streets, warning of potential risks to the animal’s welfare and habitat displacement.
• The ongoing discussion highlights broader questions about appropriate environments for wildlife and human–animal interactions in urban areas.