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Old Delhi Rickshaw Video Goes Viral After Travel Creator Says She Was 'Hounded'

The viral Instagram clip prompted mixed reactions in India over poverty, safety, tourism narratives.

Overview

  • Emma (@discoverwithemma_) shared footage of multiple people soliciting money at a traffic signal in Old Delhi as she and her partner sat in an autorickshaw.
  • Some individuals, including persons described in reports as from the transgender community, were seen touching the couple while asking for money.
  • She described the encounter as overwhelming, saying it left her stressed and drained, before later highlighting more positive experiences elsewhere in Delhi.
  • The post surpassed 11 million views on Instagram, with major Indian outlets reproducing the video and summarizing divided public reactions online.
  • Coverage cites only the creator’s video, and reports do not mention official responses or independent verification beyond the posted footage.