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A video posted by an Indian woman residing in Germany has gone viral for her take on life in India versus Europe, igniting a fiery debate on social media.
The woman, identified as Vaishali Dutt, shared her thoughts in a clip on Instagram, highlighting what she feels India does better than several European nations. Among the positives she listed were lightning-fast grocery deliveries, the widespread use of UPI for seamless digital payments, and relatively easier access to healthcare services.
She also argued that India felt safer, recalling an incident where her purse was snatched in broad daylight during her time abroad.
Anticipating backlash, Dutt added a caption to her post: “Before you come for me in the comments, hear me out! This video is just a response to all the negative stuff I keep seeing online about India. Yes, there are issues, but let’s not ignore the good. And no, I’m not moving back just yet... but one day? For sure!”
While her intention was to challenge what she described as constant criticism of India online, the video struck a nerve with many viewers.
One commenter remarked, “Getting groceries delivered in 10 minutes isn’t something to brag about—it reflects the availability of cheap labor, often under exploitative conditions. You need a much higher income in India to afford the healthcare you’re praising.”
Another user wrote, “Why are NRIs so keen on glorifying India? If you love it so much, come back and experience the low salaries, poor labor dignity, and long working hours. Nationalism from afar is easy.”
A third person highlighted infrastructure and civic issues, saying, “India lags in cleanliness, public manners, and infrastructure. Fix these, and we’re first world.”
Others pointed out differences in work culture, noting European jobs typically come with shorter work weeks and better work-life balance compared to expectations in India. “Try living in a rural Indian village and see if you can get a delivery in 10 days, let alone 10 minutes,” another comment read.
The video continues to stir discussions about privilege, labor conditions, and what it truly means to compare life across vastly different societies.
