In a post that has gained traction on social media, an Indian expatriate currently living in the United States has voiced a growing sense of displacement, both in their home country and abroad. The individual shared concerns about returning to India, citing recurring issues such as a “lack of civic sense, a radicalised population, and extreme pollution,” reasons frequently echoed by others in similar situations.
“I see a lot of people warning against going back to India,” the post reads. “I currently live in the U.S., but with the growing hatred towards Indians here, I’m now considering moving elsewhere.” The post ends with an important question: “If not back to India, where else can I move where people are more accepting?.” The candid reflection quickly resonated with fellow Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) sparking discussions about ideal destinations that offer better quality of life, inclusivity, and a welcoming environment for people of Indian origin.
“No place is perfect”
The Internet swiftly reacted to the post. A user said, “Are you stuck in the visa backlog? That seems to be the issue for most Indians in USA. As an Indian in USA I don’t encounter any real hate. Occasionally yes but I shrug it off. I’ve also been here since I was a child so I am pretty much assimilated American now.” Another added, “Move to somewhere else and realize some other issues there. No place is perfect. Realize what you can tolerate. Yes, Indians lack civic sense but I grew up in that environment. So, I am fine with it.”
Another claimed, “Try to move within US to a different state/city. Maybe Frisco, TX (in Dallas) or Edison, NJ. You will get a feel that you are in India and insulated from your concerns. If you are a US citizen, you can consider Thailand that offers long term retirement visas based on a few criterias. Very humble folks and modern relaxed laid back lifestyle at a reasonable cost.” “Dubai, Singapore could be your options if you don’t want to move to India but something closer to India,” wrote a user. “Singapore? It’s pretty developed and your kids can receive high quality education. Probably even learn Chinese language and grow up bilingual,” noted another.
Another netizen claimed, “I understand your frustrations. Just don’t make any decisions impulsively. Take your time to think through. To be honest, everywhere you go, Indian tourists and recent immigrants have ruined it for the rest of us. SE Asia is relatively friendly and welcoming for retirees. Latin America is good too if you want to retire there. Japan suburbs are a good option if you can get a job for few years like 2-5 years until your residency application.”
