Odisha: Mo Bus Cuddle Clip Stirs Debate On Public Displays of Affection

Bhubaneswar: A video circulating on social media shows a couple cuddling on a crowded state-run bus in Odisha. The clip has garnered significant attention, with some users calling for legal action against the couple and others defending their right to privacy.

The video, reportedly shot on a Mo Bus run by the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), shows the couple seated at the back while other passengers occupy the remaining seats. An elderly woman is briefly seen sitting next to them before looking away.

The authenticity of the video remains unverified. However, it has been widely shared on social media platforms, particularly in Odisha.

Social media reactions have been divided. Some users have expressed disapproval of the couple’s actions, calling them “unruly” and urging the Odisha Police to take action. Others defended the couple’s right to express affection, arguing that it does not constitute a crime.

This incident follows a similar debate that erupted last month after a video surfaced online showing a woman boarding a crowded bus in Delhi. The clip sparked controversy due to the woman’s attire, with some viewers criticizing it as inappropriate for public transportation.