Chandrika Gera Dixit, also known as the ‘Vada Pav Girl’ of Delhi, is under fire after an Instagram video of her preparing food exposed her using unsanitary methods. The video, which has been extensively circulated on social media, shows Dixit touching her nose repeatedly while making vada pavs, raising questions over food safety regulations. The video was shared by content creator Urvashi Agarwal with the account bano_fitindia. Since going viral, the clip has sparked a wave of backlash from social media users.
In the video, the content creator points out how Chandrika Dixit touches her nose and mouth while preparing food. She also notifies that there have been times when the ‘Vada Pav Girl’ was also seen touching shoes or slippers and then going back to prepare food. Content creator Agarwal expresses concern about the lack of hygiene.
Many on Instagram voiced displeasure and alarm about the lack of hygiene. Several responded in the comments section, with one person thanking Agarwal for creating the video, stating it served as a reminder of the significance of food cleanliness.