A fiery Reddit post by a woman hailing from Bengaluru, now staying in Mumbai, has reignited the age-old city rivalry debate. The post titled “Treatment of Bengaluru vs Other Cities: Rant” stirred a storm of opinions online as she blasted the perceived bias favoring Mumbai over her hometown.
Now living in Mumbai because of her spouse’s transfer, the user expressed strong preference for “Namma Ooru”, calling out the “hypocrisy” of locals who criticize Bengaluru’s civic troubles while overlooking similar issues plaguing their own city.
- Urban Struggles: She stated Mumbai faces comparable problems—traffic snarls, water cuts, poor public infrastructure—but is still celebrated unfairly.
- Auto Fare Cheating: She recounted being short-changed by an autorickshaw driver despite agreeing to a meter ride. “At least in Bengaluru, you know upfront if extra is expected,” she wrote.
- House Help Disappointment: She disputed Mumbai’s reputation for dependable domestic workers, saying the maids she hired took frequent leaves.
- Longing for Home: The post ended on an emotional note—“Counting days to return to my city.”
- Some netizens resonated with her points, criticising the glorification of Mumbai’s chaos.
- Others urged people to embrace local diversity and not generalize.
- A few highlighted Mumbai’s comparative safety and resilient culture.
The post has rekindled one question: Which city offers a better life—Mumbai or Bengaluru?
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