Reddit Post Highlights Bengaluru's Chaos vs Tokyo's Order
A Reddit post by an Indian professional has sparked a conversation about the stark contrast between the order and cleanliness in Tokyo and the chaos and decay in Indian metros, particularly Bengaluru. The post highlights the growing disillusionment among India's urban middle class with their cities' living conditions despite economic progress.
The author, who has lived in Kochi, Chennai, and Bengaluru, praised Tokyo's well-maintained footpaths, free of waste, and accessible to everyone. This is a far cry from Bengaluru's collapsing roads, traffic snarls, flooding, and deteriorating civic hygiene. The post also lauded Japan's sense of safety, cleanliness, and civility, with drivers stopping for pedestrians and minimal honking.
The discussion reflected a lack of compassion and civic responsibility among Indians, contributing to the country's infrastructure problems. Users commented on Bengaluru's status as a global tech hub, yet citizens continue to grapple with these issues. The author regretted turning down a job offer in Japan to stay back in India, expressing frustration with India's crumbling civic infrastructure and lack of public discipline.
The Reddit post has resonated with many Bengaluru residents who share similar frustrations about their city's traffic chaos, lack of public hygiene, and disregard for rules. It serves as a reminder of the need for improved civic responsibility and infrastructure development in Indian cities to match their economic growth.
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