Railway worker cleans Indian flag painted on dusty train engine, his gesture of respect wins hearts online: Watch viral video

A railway worker's simple act of cleaning the Indian flag painted on a dusty locomotive has caught the attention of social media users. The brief moment, captured on video, showed the worker carefully washing and wiping the tricolour on the front of the engine while the rest of the locomotive remained covered in dust.

Railway worker cleans tricolour on locomotive

The video was shared on X by Ananth Rupanagudi, who works as a chief project manager with Indian Railways. The clip showed a railway staff member standing at the front of a locomotive and cleaning the Indian tricolour painted across its surface.

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The worker first poured water over the painted flag using a plastic bottle. He then used a cloth to carefully wipe the saffron, white and green sections, as well as the Ashoka Chakra at the centre.

Indian flag stands out against dusty locomotive

The contrast in the video made the gesture particularly noticeable. While the locomotive showed visible signs of dust and grime from regular railway operations, the section featuring the national flag was being given special attention.

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The worker appeared to take care while cleaning the painted emblem, ensuring that the tricolour was wiped thoroughly.

Video shared on X sparks appreciation

Rupanagudi's post drew attention to the small act of care. The accompanying message highlighted that locomotives can naturally become dirty during their daily operations, but the national flag deserves to be kept clean.

The video subsequently prompted several users on X to praise the railway worker. Many described the gesture as a simple yet meaningful expression of respect for the Indian flag.

Social media users praise railway worker's gesture

Several viewers appreciated the worker for taking the time to clean the tricolour despite the dusty condition of the locomotive. Some users said the gesture reflected a sense of responsibility and pride among railway employees.

Others described the moment as a reminder that respect for national symbols can be expressed through small, everyday actions rather than grand gestures.

Some question painting the flag on locomotive fronts

While most reactions were positive, the video also sparked a different discussion. One user questioned whether painting the Indian flag on the front of locomotives should be reconsidered because the location naturally exposes it to dust and grime during railway operations.

The observation raised a practical point about maintaining national symbols that are displayed on working railway equipment.