The controversy over preferrred journey locations for Indian vacationers has flared up once more, this time evaluating Goa with Vietnam, a preferred worldwide vacation spot. Podcaster Ravi Handa sparked controversy by sharing why he opted for Vietnam over Goa this New Yr.
In a now-viral publish on X, Handa criticised the behaviour of sure North Indian vacationers, each in Goa and overseas, for inflicting disruptions. He recounted an incident on a prepare in Vietnam the place a gaggle of Indians loudly chanted “Bharat Mata ki Jai” upon noticing different Indian passengers. Handa additionally identified situations of queue-cutting by some North Indian vacationers, which he described as irritating.
He shared one other expertise at a cable automobile line the place he confronted an individual for breaking the queue, solely to be informed, “Hum logon ke move particular move hai (We’ve a particular move).” Handa mentioned he averted escalating the state of affairs to avoid battle.
“Goa has too many North Indian vacationers they usually break the expertise. Even in Vietnam, the one dangerous habits was from North Indian vacationers. A bunch actually began shouting Bharat Mata ki Jai in a prepare coach as a result of they noticed there have been many Indians round. One other couple minimize the road with the lady saying, “Aage chalo, yahan koi nahi rokega (Preserve transferring, nobody will cease us right here).”
See the publish right here:
I went to Vietnam for the brand new 12 months break, and Goa was a selection. However not for the explanations any of you individuals on twitter go bonkers about.
Goa has too many North Indian vacationers they usually break the expertise.
Even in Vietnam, the one dangerous habits was from North Indian vacationers.… https://t.co/CHiZeVRgoT
— Ravi Handa (@ravihanda) January 5, 2025
The mentioned publish left social media customers divided as many accused Handa of intentionally making a controversial publish. “Stereotyping North Indians certainly will get you two cents Ravi from like minded individuals, however this mentality has solely not allowed us to progress as a society, coz everyone seems to be busy in North vs South vs East vs West debate,” a person wrote. “That’s the identical in Goa. Tradition modified with Northie vacationers and migrant employees. Now vacationers are impolite and so are the employees,” one other person commented.
“And that’s why Indian vacationers now have a foul repute exterior India. Some golf equipment have even launched entry charges particularly for Indians to discourage such crowds,” a 3rd person wrote.
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