- Deepak Perwani ignited a discussion following his recent comments.
- He compared life in India and Pakistan.
- He remarked that Indian women enjoy greater freedom.
Pakistani fashion designer and actor Deepak Perwani has ignited a heated discussion following his recent comments comparing life in India and Pakistan.
In an interview, Perwani reflected on his observations from a visit to India, claiming the neighboring country provides a higher standard of living, particularly for women.
He remarked that Indian women enjoy greater freedom, saying they can “walk freely on the streets, ride bicycles, and even drive motorbikes,” freedoms he believes are less common in Pakistan’s urban areas.
Highlighting infrastructure differences, Perwani noted, “In India, even rickshaw drivers have Uber, and street vendors accept tap-to-pay.” He also pointed out that Indian cities have well-maintained footpaths, whereas in Karachi, pedestrian infrastructure is lacking.
His remarks sparked mixed reactions online. Some critics accused him of being unpatriotic, with one user commenting, “He needs to move to India and spare us!” Another added, “Running away isn’t the solution. Go to India; you won’t get the respect you’re getting here.”
However, supporters defended his views, with one Instagram user stating, “Criticism often comes from those who haven’t experienced the freedoms he described.”
Perwani concluded by stressing that Pakistan still has significant progress to make in infrastructure and quality of life.
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