{
  "id": 12437733,
  "title": "Norway Mayor Goes Desi In Gujarat, Drives Auto-Rickshaw During Visit | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/norway-mayor-goes-desi-in-gujarat-drives-auto-rickshaw-during-visit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T17:46:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/norway-mayor-goes-desi-in-gujarat-drives-auto-rickshaw-during-visit-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Norway's Mayor Jo Inge Hesjevik recently made headlines for his unassuming yet endearing encounter with a local in Gujarat, India. The incident unfolded during his visit to Limri, a town in Gujarat's state of Gujarat. While exploring the region, Hesjevik was captured on video casually maneuvering an auto-rickshaw, a common mode of transportation in the area.\n\nThe engineer, who happened to be there during the interaction, was pleasantly surprised by the Norwegian politician's down-to-earth attitude. He shared his amazement on social media, noting that he discovered Hesjevik was a politician from Norway through a quick Google search. The engineer was particularly impressed by Hesjevik's willingness to immerse himself in everyday Indian life, even opting to travel in a tuk-tuk, a ubiquitous form of transportation in the country.\n\nThe video of the Norwegian mayor commuting in an auto-rickshaw has garnered widespread attention and admiration. Netizens lauded Hesjevik's grounded demeanor and his eagerness to experience Indian culture beyond the usual tourist-centric activities. The heartwarming moment serves as a testament to the mayor's commitment to fostering cultural understanding and forging connections with people from diverse backgrounds.",
  "summary": "A Norwegian mayor’s humble interaction with a local man in Gujarat has won hearts online after he was spotted casually driving an auto-rickshaw while exploring the state. Jo Inge Hesjevik, the current mayor of Porsanger Municipality in Norway’s Finnmark county, was seen travelling by a local in Limri, Gujarat. The unusual sight caught the attention of an engineer, who happened to encounter the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}