'Can't pay 40% tax and breathe polluted air': Engineer's advice to Indians with 'good money' to leave India goes viral

A Goa-based civil engineer and trader, Siddharth Singh Gautam, recently sparked debate on social media after announcing his decision to leave India for Singapore. Frustrated by political mismanagement, high taxes, and worsening air quality, Gautam took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts and plans.

In his post, Gautam declared that he would permanently move to Singapore in 2025, with the relocation process already underway.?

"I will leave India and permanently shift to Singapore in 2025. Documentation in process. I cannot stand the politicians here," he wrote, expressing his disillusionment with the country's leadership.

Gautam further criticised the high tax burden, stating, "Can’t pay 40% tax and breathe polluted air while nobody takes accountability."?

His dissatisfaction extended to the lack of political accountability, which he identified as a key reason for his decision.

Encouraging others to consider similar moves, Gautam offered straightforward advice: "My honest suggestion would be that if you have good money, please leave."?

His comments reflect a growing sentiment among some Indians who feel disillusioned with the country’s living conditions and governance.

How did people respond?

The comments on Siddharth Singh Gautam’s post reveal a range of reactions, from criticism to curiosity and support.?

One questioned, “If your family is in suffering and have lot of issues, will you leave your family?”?

Gautam responded candidly, “Yes man, I shifted to Goa 4 years back, but now the AQI of Goa is also rising... This is the last option to do.”?

Another agreed with Gautam and said, “Id rather be an "unpatriotic anti nationalist" than be taxed and choked to death here. its a f**king joke.”

Some urged him to stay and fight for change, saying, “Politicians are the worst things happened to INDIA, but we have to vote better ones rather than leaving.”?

Gautam, however, remained skeptical, asking, “What’s the 2nd option then?”?

Others sought practical advice, asking, “How did you end up choosing Singapore over Canada/Germany/UAE/UK/US?”?

Gautam explained, “From Singapore, I can trade all the markets of the whole world.”?

And one simply stated: “Everyone deserves a good quality of life , at least clean air.”

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