A Reddit post by a 41-year-old Non-Resident Indian (NRI), who returned to Goa after twelve years in Britain to retire early, has gone viral for its raw account of disappointment and disillusionment with life in India.

The user, who claims to have built a net worth of around ₹14 crore abroad, wrote that he moved back hoping to enjoy “the spirit of India” and spend his time on “passion projects”. But after two years of trying, he has decided to return to England, citing poor infrastructure, lack of civic sense, and constant frustration with daily life. Advertisement

“The long and short of it… nothing works. Roads are in disrepair, food quality is substandard, sanitation has worsened, and even luxuries are overpriced and underdelivering. I tried solar heating, backup electricity, UPS for

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