Man celebrates his New Zealand citizenship by taking off ‘India’ T-shirt in viral video

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With over two million views, the video has divided opinion online, especially among Indian Instagram users.

“Ten years ago, this would have made me mad. Now I understand why he’s celebrating,” one of them wrote. Another shared their frustration, saying, “As a practicing architect in India, I’m facing an overwhelming amount of corruption on a daily basis, which is prompting me to consider leaving the country.”

One comment took a humorous jab at the situation: “The biggest achievement in India is leaving India.”

However, not everyone saw his reaction as something to cheer for. “Someone who can’t respect where they come from… I know Kiwis are lovely people, but the attitude here is wrong for both countries. Have respect for both,” a netizen wrote.

Another commented, “And tell me that he will not celebrate Indian festivals after leaving India. He may leave India, but he will be Indian.”

Interestingly, not all Indians who have moved to New Zealand share the same enthusiasm. In a recent Reddit post, an Indian man who grew up in that country advised others against immigrating there.

PSA: NZ is a shithole country for Indians
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Calling New Zealand “a geographically isolated country,” he described how it felt like living in a small town where “you’re just not connected to the rest of the world”. He went on to label it as “an extremely dull country,” comparing it to the vibrant life in India with its bustling markets and endless festivals.

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