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Viral Paris Clip of Indian Tourists Chanting Maharashtra Slogans Fuels Etiquette Debate

Posted January 6 by a Shiv Sena–linked account, the clip revived partisan sensitivities after Mumbai’s BMC results.

Overview

  • The video shows a man beside a Paris street performer chanting “Jai Shiv Sena” and “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai,” with others joining in.
  • The performer repeatedly signals for quieter voices and appears uncomfortable as nearby onlookers react to the disruption.
  • Some viewers defend the chants as cultural pride, while others fault the group for poor civic sense in a foreign public space.
  • The clip originated on Instagram from @shivsenamumbailive on January 6 before being widely shared across platforms.
  • Coverage notes heightened attention linked to the recent BMC election context in Mumbai, with no reports of official complaints or action.