A viral video from Rishikesh showing a foreign tourist taking a holy dip in the Ganga River wearing a bikini has sparked debate over personal freedom and respect for cultural and religious traditions.

The video, widely shared on social media, drew mixed reactions. Some users defended the tourist, saying her actions were innocent and not intended to offend, while others criticised the act as insensitive to religious sentiments. Several highlighted perceived double standards, noting that Indian men often bathe in minimal clothing or undergarments without facing similar scrutiny.

“Aadmi log kachcha pehan kar nahaye toh woh disrespect nahi?” one comment read. Others suggested the tourist may not have understood the cultural context, writing, “But the girl’s intentions were not wrong while ta

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