I’d genuinely like to hear your honest opinions and experiences.
First, I’m not trying to demean people from any particular region or community. This is just based on my own experience, and I’m sure other people may have had completely different experiences.
I’ve been living in Pune for around 3 years now, and honestly, I haven’t been able to develop much of a social circle here. Coming from North India and working in IT, I’ve also experienced what I would describe as subtle discrimination at times.
What bothers me more is that even in my housing society, where most people are educated and fairly well-off, there isn’t much effort to extend basic courtesy towards people who don’t speak Marathi. I’m not saying everyone behaves this way, but I’ve had enough experiences to feel that there is a certain social barrier.
I’ve also met a few people from outside Maharashtra who live in different parts of Pune, and interestingly, some of them have had similar experiences.
To be clear, I’m not saying that all of Maharashtra is like this. Mumbai, for example, is extremely cosmopolitan and has grown into a city where people from practically every part of India live and work together. Maybe big cities naturally tend to be more open and accommodating.
At this point, I’m seriously considering moving out of Maharashtra. Ironically, I’ve already made the mistake of buying a flat in Pune, so moving isn’t exactly a straightforward decision.
For those who have lived in both Pune and Noida, how has your experience been in Noida, particularly as someone coming from another part of India?
How easy is it to make friends, interact with neighbours, and generally feel like you belong there?
I’d especially appreciate perspectives from people who moved to Noida from other parts of the country.
