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Viral X Post by India Returnee Says Traffic Is the Deal Breaker Keeping Wealthy NRIs From Moving Back

The widely shared account drew heavy engagement and media attention as outlets noted the claims are user-generated and not independently verified.

Overview

  • An Indian-origin man who moved back with his wife after 25 years in the US wrote that chaotic urban traffic is the single factor discouraging many financially comfortable NRIs from returning.
  • The X post crossed 7.6 lakh views and attracted hundreds of comments, elevating the discussion into mainstream coverage.
  • He contrasted disorder on Indian roads with lane discipline in places like Chicago, saying jams there still operate with order.
  • He said friends consider returning for ageing parents, more affordable healthcare, and access to domestic support such as a cook, driver and maid.
  • Commenters offered divergent views, including that affluent returnees often avoid long commutes, and Hindustan Times added a disclaimer that it has not verified the post and has sought the user’s response; the poster urged urgent fixes and tagged the prime minister.