Fed up with flooded roads, Gurugram man says he's done with India

India Today

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A man from Gurugram shared his frustration with the city's monsoon chaos, saying he had finally had enough and would move out of India. In his now-viral Reddit post titled 'I am leaving India', shared on the 'r/gurgaon' subreddit, the man detailed how relentless waterlogging, even in affluent areas, had pushed him to the brink.He recounted seeing multiple imported cars stranded in deep water while navigating through the chaos himself. advertisement
"I saw at least five luxury cars stuck in waterlogging last night, and I crossed them in my car. This is crazy," he wrote. What troubled him more was the silence from those who could influence change. "I sense that rich people or industrialists can pressure the government yet no action is taken."The man questioned the passivity of the middle class as well. "People like us just accept the status quo. I'm frightened to take my car out during this season, one damage is going to cost me a hell of a lot," he wrote, adding, 'It's not fair that we have to live like this. The government, whether in power or opposition, can't be trusted anymore.'He concluded his post with a firm decision: 'I've decided to move out of India. I don't want to live my life like this, seeing people struggle without even the basics.' He clarified that while it might sound like a sudden outburst, he meant it. 'This may be an incidental rant, but I'm pissed now,' the man said. Take a look at the post here: Social media users didn't hold back their own criticism of the city's infrastructure. One user, interning in Gurugram, wrote, 'I came here impressed by Cyberhub and the buildings. But inside? It's a mess. Walking to work is like playing Temple Run, roads are unwalkable, pavements are blocked with filth, and open wires are everywhere.'Another user said, 'Paying huge taxes and EMIs for this mess, leaving the country seems like a better option.'Others offered a wider lens. 'I've lived in cities prone to typhoons and hurricanes. The difference is, there's a system. Warnings are issued. Offices and schools shut down. In India, systems don't care. Of course, it floods if you don't clean the drains,' said a user. One of the users summed it up sharply: 'People only complain when there's a tragedy. Then they forget. Voters don't think long-term, so governments don't either. Our surroundings reflect our priorities or lack of them.'While the original post may have stemmed from frustration, it opened up a much-needed conversation about urban planning, accountability, and the lived experience of everyday citizens. Whether the man actually leaves or not, the sentiment he voiced has clearly resonated.- Ends