Shenaz Treasury's May 25 video lamented India's messy train stations and beaches compared to spotless spots abroad, fueling widespread frustration over trash and poor upkeep driving tourists to Thailand, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. India's 2024 foreign arrivals reached 9.95 million, below pre-pandemic levels, while Sri Lanka hit 2.36 million visitors in 2025 for $3.2 billion. Defenders highlight Swachh Bharat progress like Indore's top cleanliness rankings and Blue Flag beaches, but critics say major cities lag and civic sense needs enforcement to boost tourism.
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