A viral video has placed Majeed Ghauri, chairperson of the Awami Rickshaw Union in Lahore, at the center of social media discussion after users noticed him getting out of a BMW.
The video quickly drew reactions online, with many users expressing surprise after identifying Ghauri in the clip.
Some social media users referred to Ghauri as a “VIP” after the video surfaced.
Others said they had often seen his portraits on banners displayed behind rickshaws in Lahore.
The clip has gained attention because Ghauri is widely associated with the rickshaw drivers’ community and is known as a public representative of the union.
Ghauri is a prominent labour rights advocate and serves as the public face for tens of thousands of auto-rickshaw drivers.
He regularly negotiates on behalf of rickshaw drivers on issues related to government policies, traffic challans and public transportation bans.
His appearance in the viral video has now triggered debate online, with users linking the clip to his public role as a representative of Lahore’s rickshaw drivers.