'Enough racism that I started to feel...': Redditor says 'couldn't cope in the UK', moved back to India

A post by an Indian Redditor who claimed that there is enough racism in the UK against Indians that they started to feel unwelcome and moved back to India went viral as people found the experience relatable. The post came as a huge anti-immigrant protest, organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, took place in London.

The Redditor claimed they turned down as extension of the visa because it was difficult to adjust with the UK lifestyle. "Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of positives - great public transport, amazing grocery options, personal freedom, great work-life balance, clean air, and so much space to walk. There’s a lot of things I liked too. But overall, the lack of vibrancy, combined with living alone and struggling to make friends, wore me down. The salary hit will hurt, but mentally I couldn’t cope in the UK anymore. Some people thrive there, but I just couldn't," the person wrote.



"Most Brits I met were polite and tolerant, but I did experience subtle (and sometimes not subtle) racism. Enough that I started to feel unwelcome, like I didn’t belong," the viral post read.

"India has a whole lot of problems. I guess it comes down to the problems you find you can tolerate in the end!" the writer added, replying to a post.

The post went viral as several NRIs expressed their feelings about the UK and how it's not a great option because of the cost and also racism. "I agree with all your points. Would not live in UK again unless travelling on a tourist visa in summer for 2 weeks.Throw in 50 percent inheritance tax, my financial estate will be bigger in India at 60years old than in the UK and my kids will be able to access all of that money," the person said.

London turned into a scene of chaos as the protesters of the 'Unite the Kingdom' march clashed with police officers. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the assaults on police officers and racist intimidation. “People have a right to peaceful protest. It is core to our country’s values. But we will not stand for assaults on police officers doing their job or for people feeling intimidated on our streets because of their background or the colour of their skin. Britain is a nation proudly built on tolerance, diversity and respect. Our flag represents our diverse country and we will never surrender it to those that use it as a symbol of violence, fear and division," he said.