Haldi ceremony inside Agra Metro? Influencer’s viral video sparks controversy

A viral video claiming that a Basant Panchami party was held inside an Agra Metro train has sent social media into a frenzy, sparking debate over public transport decorum. The footage shows a group of people celebrating in full festive spirit, raising questions about whether the event was officially permitted or an unauthorized stunt. As the clip gained traction, the Uttar Pradesh government stepped in to clarify the situation, addressing mounting speculation. Was the Agra Metro transformed into a party venue, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? Authorities have now broken their silence, revealing crucial details about the incident.

A social media influencer has gone viral after asserting that an Agra Metro train was converted into a platform for a Haldi ceremony. Influencer Divyata Upadhyay posted a now-viral video on Instagram, in which she recorded a barricaded coach covered with a yellow glitter curtain. Though the video did not show the actual proceedings inside, Upadhyay assertively claimed that a Haldi function was underway.
"Delhi Metro has crowds, but Agra Metro has Haldi ceremonies," she joked, implying that the authorities could be leasing out train coaches for exclusive parties. She even invited her followers to avail themselves of their special occasions onboard.
The clip soon instigated online debate, with one set of people laughing and the other wondering whether metro officials were allowing such assembly. The video has already become quite popular and has generated extensive debate regarding usage of public transportation and its transformation in urban planning.


The viral video of an apparent Haldi ceremony within an Agra Metro train has taken a dramatic turn of events after Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) intervened to dispel the misconceptions. The claims made by influencer Divyata Upadhyay triggered widespread conjecture, but officials have denied that any wedding celebrations were undertaken onboard.
"This was not a Haldi party, but a private Basant Panchami celebration," the UPMRC explained, stating that wedding functions are not allowed in the metro.
A further glance at the official Instagram page of UPMRC showed photos of the celebration, with women in yellow, flowers around their necks, and balloons and kites in hand. As a matter of interest, the metro authority is now even going full steam ahead in advertising event reservations for birthdays, pre-wedding photo shoots, and family events, generating even more discussion about the changing nature of public transport.
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