Venting Out: The Disgruntled Indian Entrepreneur in Luxembourg
Expat in Luxembourg recounts hardship living in upscale Noida neighborhood: "The sole rationale I departed from India..."
And here's a quick take on a buzzing topic...
An Indian entrepreneur, now nestled comfortably in the lap of Luxembourg, has been making waves across the digital sphere after unleashing a scathing critique of life in the land of the Ganges. Himanshu Upadhyay, the man behind the Indian Business Chamber of Luxembourg (IBCL), stirred quite a storm when he called out the alleged "incompetence and moral bankruptcy" that runs rampant in our daily lives, prompting his decision to flee India.
It all began when a fella raved about the swanky infrastructure of Delhi-NCR on Twitter. "Noida. Green beauty. Tall buildings. Smooth roads. Gorgeous sunset. What more could one want?" Well, Upadhyay had his own tale to spin, one that didn't reek of roses and kitten cuddles.
As the president of IBCL, he's accustomed to a certain level of class and sophistication in Europe. But life in his posh Noida colony was a far cry from his cushy existence abroad. "I'd had enough of battling daily troubles stemming from electricity and water shortages to suffocating in pollution and enduring hostility among neighbors," he declared.
In the Twitterverse, his post quickly became a hot topic, eliciting mixed reactions. Some lauded him for shedding light on issues that we tend to gloss over, while others slammed him for painting an overly negative picture of India.
"Yes, I get your points about NCR, but it's a choice you made. I came back to my home, NCR, because that's where my heart lies," defended one user.
While another shrugged off his claims: "NCR isn't the whole India. Frankly, it doesn't even come close to being a moral beacon, not even by a mile. Widen your scope and explore other decent spots in the country."
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Digging Deeper:
- Upadhyay is an entrepreneur who hails from Noida and holds a significant position at the Indian Business Chamber of Luxembourg.
- In May 2025, he voiced concerns about life in India, citing daily struggles, corruption, pollution, and the general lack of civility.
- His comments on social media sparked intense discussion, with some agreeing with his observations and others criticizing his generalizations.
- His remarks also reflect broader discussions about the quality of life and governance in urban India.
- Despite residing in a gated community, Upadhyay felt that material comforts couldn’t dispel societal deficiencies and ultimately prompted him to relocate to Luxembourg.
- Himanshu Upadhyay, the president of the Indian Business Chamber of Luxembourg and an entrepreneur originally from Noida, asserted daily struggles, corruption, pollution, and a general lack of civility in India in May 2025.
- Upadhyay's comments about India on social media provoked heated debate, with some affirming his observations and others criticizing his generalizations.
- The conversations around Upadhyay's remarks extend to broader discussions about the quality of life and governance in urban India.
- Upadhyay, despite residing in a gated community offering material comforts, felt that societal deficiencies persisted, ultimately leading him to migrate to Luxembourg.
- Some Indian netizens defended their choice to stay in India, arguing that NCR was their home and the issues Upadhyay raised were not a universal experience.
- Others, however, dismissed Upadhyay's claims about India, suggesting that NCR is not representative of the country as a whole and it hardly sets a moral example, even by a long shot.
