Flooded streets and stranded supercars, watch Kolkata's rainy day blues
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Take your experience further with Premium access. Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only BenefitsA viral video on Instagram has captured the struggles of Kolkata's roads, literally. A luxurious Rolls-Royce Ghost was spotted stranded in knee-deep water on a flooded street, sparking laughter and frustration online.
The video, shared by @supercarsofkolkata, shows two-wheelers and smaller cars navigating the waterlogged stretch while the high-end car remains stuck.
The caption reads, "Situations like these make you wonder for what do we pay so much road tax when the roads themselves are non-existent."
With over 1.5 million views, it's clear that this video has struck a chord with many.
Netizens react:
"Kya fayda hua itna road tax dene ka" (What's the point of paying so much road tax?), one user commented.
Another user joked, "Just imagine the amount of road tax he had to pay for this car and what road he is getting to drive on," while a third user chimed in, "That's why you shouldn’t be richer than your government."