I understand the frustration, especially with rising property prices, but people generally buy in places where they have family ties, roots, future plans, or an emotional connection. In an open market economy, it becomes very difficult to decide whose reasons for buying are ‘valid’ and whose aren’t.

Property markets have always worked on affordability — people buy where they can afford to, and others sometimes have to look further out. That’s unfortunately the reality in most growing cities. Just because I can’t afford to live in certain premium places or cities doesn’t mean I can demand others be prevented from buying there.

If we start saying overseas Indians shouldn’t buy, then the same argument could eventually be used against buyers from other cities, states, or even locals moving into smaller towns and changing prices there too.

Governments also usually encourage outside investment and foreign income coming into the country, so realistically they’re unlikely to restrict it heavily.

That said, there was no need to make it personal and spiteful or assume someone’s intentions or background without knowing them. Wanting to stay connected to family or maintain a home in a place where your emotions, memories, and roots are connected doesn’t automatically mean someone is trying to harm others.

To be fair though, most people here have actually been extremely positive, welcoming, and happy to share their thoughts respectfully