‘India is too hard to live in': Japanese vlogger's video on why Indians move abroad stirs online conversation
According to him, many of these Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) said they felt 'the system holds back those who want to do something big in India.' A common sentiment, he noted, was that 'India is too hard to live in,' a line he heard more than once during his journey. The vlogger ended the post with a heartfelt question, aimed at both residents and expats: 'Is this true for you, too? Is India no longer a place for dreamers?'
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His video quickly gained traction online, triggering a wave of reactions and introspection among viewers, many of whom shared their own thoughts on the everyday challenges of living in India. A user shared a 'harsh truth,' wrote, 'India runs on chaos, its diversity a point of pride, yet politicians exploit it for profit. They thrive on uneducated voters, while educated Indians often leave, dodging government roles.'
Another user commented, 'We lacked in civic sense and common sense when people have that the nation will grow.' A third person wrote, 'India is certainly better to live in than a lot of other underdeveloped countries for sure (especially compared to its neighbors on the east and west side)…. It has its own merits like more affordable healthcare and all. But the overall quality of life in most of the western countries outweigh that in India by a huge margin. Most (not all) people who get a chance to immigrate to a developed nation don't want to return back to India.'
A fourth individual wrote, 'I completely agree with the indians you've met outside but its like india is like my parent other than my mother and father. I would say people are bad but not the country.'
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