Blind Dad Reduced To Tears After Rude Passengers Refuse To Give Up Their Disabled Seats On A Jam-Packed Train

Explaining His Position

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After some Twitter users criticized Patel for sharing his story and contributing to the narrative that disabled people are helpless, the 37-year-old issued a response of his own. “I don’t need or expect a seat every time I travel but in bad conditions or crowded trains I feel safer sat down,” said Patel. “I hope the articles at least encourage people to be more aware of those around them.”