India, June 7 -- An Instagram video showcasing the daily life of an Indian migrant working as a garbage collector in Dubai has gone viral, sparking diverse reactions. The young man, who relocated through a family connection, earns a modest salary while managing his own food expenses in the city. Though the feature intended to highlight the hard work behind keeping Dubai clean, it sparked an online debate regarding labour conditions. Viewers are divided between respecting his dedication and criticising the low financial returns from such long, exhausting shifts.

"Today I met Abhishek Singh from Punjab, India, who works in garbage collection in Dubai. He has been doing this job for around 7-8 months. Before coming to Dubai, he was studying...