Indian content creator sparks debate by comparing life in India with Europe's

Lakshay Arora, an Indian-born content creator living in Vienna, Austria, has gone viral for a video where he shares how moving to Europe changed his perspective on life. In his Instagram post, Arora reflected on how he has unknowingly accepted chaos, stress and poor living conditions as ‘Normal’ while living in India. After relocating, he says he had to unlearn these patterns and adapt to a calmer, more structured European lifestyle.

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 Arora praised Europe for its clean and efficient public transport, greener cities, lower pollution levels and a strong focus on work-life balance. He also pointed out better healthcare, social security systems and a stronger sense of safety and personal space. 

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In contrast, he criticized India for its fast-paced life, toxic work culture, overcrowded and unreliable public services and poor environmental conditions. 

His post sparked widespread reactions. While many agreed with him, citing similar experiences, others criticized his comparison. Some argued it was unfair to compare a small European country to a densely populated India, while others felt he was disrespecting his homeland. 

The discussion has ignited a broader debate on the realities of life in India versus abroad and the emotional weight of leaving one’s home country behind.