Many reasons drive individuals to migrate from India to other countries, be it better opportunities, an improved lifestyle, or other personal preferences. However, an NRI based in Australia is under fire for a tweet that compared life in India and Australia.

What sparked the debate?

The NRI tweeted, “When I got my Australia PR, someone asked why I’d leave Delhi / Mumbai where groceries arrive in 10 minutes. Because in South Australia, 75% of life-threatening ambulance calls are reached in 8 mins, 69% within 16 mins. I’ll pick faster ambulances over faster biryanis any day.”

In the tweet, the NRI stated the difference in emergency response times between India and Australia. He pointed out that, while India is renowned for its fast-paced quick commerce services, like groceries delivered in minutes, he values the speed of ambulance services more.

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India’s quick commerce market is indeed booming, with platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit revolutionising the way people shop. According to Uni Commerce, India’s quick commerce sector is expected to generate approximately $5.4 billion in revenue by 2025, potentially reaching close to $10 billion by 2029.

In FY 2024–25, the market saw over $7 billion in gross order value, growing at a staggering annual rate of up to 142% over the past three years. Q-commerce giants like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart have redefined shopping habits, with nearly two-thirds of all online grocery orders now happening through these platforms.

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However, for the NRI, faster ambulances trump faster biryanis, as he points out that in South Australia, 75% of life-threatening ambulance calls are responded to in just 8 minutes, and 69% within 16 minutes.

‘Try getting a doctor’s appointment then you will know’

Netizens slammed the NRI with sharp criticism. A user noted, “Try getting a doctor’s appointment within hours I dare you.” Another stated, “If someone needs groceries in 10 mins then they seriously need to introspect their life and planning.” “Better to move in Dubai: Dubai Ambulance achieved a record average response time of 7.5 minutes in 2023,” added another.

“This is again one more claim to let your heart believe you did right India is the best country: from snowy mountains, deserts, and beaches to world-class metro, UPI payments, same-day medical services, Over the counter medicines, diverse education and the list just keeps going!,” wrote a netizen.

A user wrote his experience, “I was in Australia last year when my friend’s daughter fell ill with Viral and they had to take an emergency appointment, the doctor prescribed “paracetamol” and charged bill of 500AUD (approx. 27000 INR that time). If you have money, Indian health infra is far better !!.”