Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Indian Tourists' Slogans in Paris Spark Debate
A video of Indian tourists in Paris chanting slogans like 'Jai Maharashtra', 'Jai Shiv Sena', and 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai' during a street performance has gone viral.
Some people think it's a way to show pride in their culture, while others think it was not respectful to the performer or appropriate in a public space.
The street performer looked uncomfortable, and this has started a bigger discussion about how people should behave when they travel to other countries and how their actions represent their country.
A video of Indian tourists chanting slogans in Paris has gone viral, sparking debate.
The slogans included 'Jai Maharashtra', 'Jai Shiv Sena', and 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai'.
Supporters view the chants as a display of cultural pride and patriotism.
Critics question the appropriateness of interrupting a street performer in a foreign country.
The incident has reignited discussions on cultural expression and public etiquette.
- Who
- Indian tourists and a local street performer in Paris
- What
- A video of Indian tourists chanting political and cultural slogans during a street performance
- When
- Recently, as indicated by the viral video
- Where
- On a busy street in Paris, France
- Why
- The incident sparked a debate on cultural expression and public etiquette
Supporters of Cultural Pride
Critics of Public Etiquette
Appropriateness of Chants
Supporters of Cultural Pride
View the chants as a display of cultural pride and patriotism.
Critics of Public Etiquette
Question the appropriateness of interrupting a street performer in a foreign country.
Public Behavior
Supporters of Cultural Pride
Believe it's a way to show cultural identity and unity.
Critics of Public Etiquette
Criticize the lack of civic sense and proper public behavior.
- Location
- Paris, France
- Slogans Chanted
- Jai Maharashtra, Jai Shiv Sena, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai
- Source of Video
- Instagram handle Shivsenamumbailive
- Main Issue
- Cultural expression vs. public etiquette
- Public Reaction
- Mixed opinions on appropriateness
- Street Performer's Reaction
- Looked uncomfortable during the incident
Sources
'Jai Maharashtra': Indian Tourists’ Slogan Chants In Paris Trigger Online Debate On Public Conduct - Watch Video
Indian men chant ‘Jai Maharashtra’ at tourist spot in Paris, video sparks outrage over civic sense: ‘Should be deported’
