Today, I've made the decision to leave the country.

All the best. Where are you moving? Iraq or Syeria?

1. Go back and read history
2. You didn't make mistake.. our ancestors and British did this to you.
3. When you are willing to quit India why not consider changing area and moving to New place ?
4. Why not step outside and observe them ? You may be treated once or twice bad. But you can watch and help when needed and may be you can be in their good books some day.

Be brave Jai Shree Ram! Jai hind !

Tbh it seems like other countries are on a similar path wrt racism and anti immigrant sentiment. Be careful with your chosen country.

Bro, just think on objective terms. Leave idealogy & political affirmations aside.
Every 1st world country will treat you like an outsider until you become extremely important (like Vivek Ramaswamy), chances are you will have to be an extremist there too.
Here you have an unfair advantage as a majoritarian. Choosing to remain apolitical is much better than facing discrimination yourself.
Unless money is the motivation, leaving India sounds like a senseless decision to me.

PS - You really don’t appreciate your domestic help enough.

There are very few countries which don't have religion entangled with politics.

Wherever you move, expect the unexpected, good luck.

Ignore this post, He is here to farm grapes and take advantage of our positive sentiments and joyous moments

This was a really thought provoking read that made me reflect too. I think wherever you go, you need to come to terms with India now as a political society no longer reflects the values you grew up with or you were taught at school. the Ayodhya temple is a watershed moment where religion and politics were mixed to such an extent. We are in the unprecedented territory now and I’m scared to see where this will end.

My biggest reason for staying back is my family. And even that past a point I’ll have to decide what point my own mental peace can withstand everything that’s happening.

Back in the worst of the Karnataka anti hijab bullshit in 2022, I reached out to a prof from undergrad I consider a mentor. He is an OCI (American citizen) but lives and does research in India. So I spoke to him last year. I told him, look all this is happening in India, I think emigrating will solve that.

He says, you are upset about what’s happening here, it will still persist abroad PLUS you have all the difficulty of adjusting to a new culture as an emigrant.

And I think there are bigger issues of where to go if I decide I can no longer put up with this .. US is in a big mess (and they are stupid enough to re elect Trump most likely next year). Canada mein the same problems. Europe maybe.. but Netherlands / Germany / France are all seeing a right wing resurgence.

I was looking at South East Asia too. When I was at Gojek it used to offer relocation to Indonesia (which is still fast growing and a large economy) and there are lots of Indian expats there. But there also they have some similar problems as India (increasing religious interference in politics and law)

All the best for your future. Having spent a good part of my working life abroad, in several countries, I can vouch for the fact that you might face prejudice and racism everywhere. Maybe not overt, but for sure. The best thing to do is to keep your nose to the grindstone, lay low and follow all the rules and regulations of your chosen country. Needless to mention, steer clear of their politics and internal issues. This will give you slow but steady professional and economic success. For sure. As for a sense of belonging, or cultural fitment, I'm not so sure you will find that anywhere else. Flawed as we may be, we are essentially Indian. Even in countries with a sizeable diaspora, you will only find an imitation India. The real deal, warts and all, only exists here. Nevertheless, all the very best for your future. I wish you all happiness.

You are not alone. https://m.economictimes.com/nri/migrate/why-indians-dont-want-to-be-indian-citizens-anymore/articleshow/101418122.cms

All the best. Do well.

Anyways, Jai Shree Ram.