5 Reasons Why India Is So Dirty

India is known for many great things, such as Bollywood, Indian Food, Yoga, Hinduism, the Taj Mahal, and a long rich history and culture.

However, one thing that is disappointing to come across when visiting India is the amount of rubbish littering the streets.

We examine some of the reasons why India is so dirty, even by the standards of other developing countries.

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[obsoleteprofessor]

My grandma used to say "just because you're poor doesn't mean you have to be dirty".

[klaushermann]

I'm Brazilian, and there is something people say when they are poor, that is: "I am poor, but I am clean!"
Being poor is not a reason for being dirty!

[kiteknight]

If earth was human, india would be asole

[kjul.]

It's a cultural thing. I've seen poorer, more crowded, and even completely war-torn places on several continents and none of it was as bad as India. In fact, not even slightly.

[renlybaratheon]

The top issue is Herd mentality. They consider cleaning as a dirty job, now look at their places 🤧

[rafaeltorres]

Poverty can't be used as an excuse
Mexico has extremely poor people
but they are clean.

[shay]

*"IT'S NOT MY PROBLEM"*

- the problem

[Melissa-zufo]

Indians want to have a good reputation to the world and be perceived as rich but the reality of their country is very different. You receive criticism because you deserve it, and the issues with your rivers and cities full of trash are not an "India only" issue, you guys are harming our environment therefore affecting all of us. If you want to be perceived in a good light then maybe you guys should start changing your mentality and having basic discipline.

[dogdog]

No offense but North Korea is 100% CLEANER 😭😭😭

[KJTEJ]

Im poor, but I always keep my house and garden clean... Poverty is not reason to be a dirty "homeless"

[AdityaSharma-gfzs]

Whenever I tell someone to not throw garbage on the streets they tell me that "it's the government's job" or "one person not throwing won't change anything". It's disappointing.

[flightforge]

Poverty is not an excuse to be being dirty.. you can be poor but you still maintain good hygiene, prim and cleanliness inside and out of your homes!

[mr.brightside]

Clean your body, clean your house, clean your environment. No Excuse. Cleaning is not a dirty job 👍

[lifesuck]

1. It's full of Indian
2. It's full of Indian
3. It's full of Indian
4. It's full of Indian
5. It's full of Indian

[worldchange]

Problem is Indian didn't care their country.. billion people can clean country in one day..

[diganta]

Throws trash on the road
Later blames the government anf the entire country

[afgzee]

Just because you're poor doesn't mean you can't use a bin

[Daniel-jtxw]

I don't see "love from India" comments here 😂

[rogermoore]

Could you imagine what a clean-up campaign would reveal under all that trash? They might find entire cities, entire families under that

[Justmyopinionlol]

I have been to poor countries like Vietnam, Botswana and Mexico and none are as dirty as India.