A foreigner travelling in India shared a post claiming to sum up the wealth divide in the country during his stay at a 5-star hotel in India. Declan Rowlands, who posts health, food and travel content on social media, shared a video of himself exercising at the gym of his 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai, where he is staying for the next four months.
Sharing the fantastic view of the sea from the hotel gym, Rowlands said that it offered a peek into how stark the wealth divide in India can be. "The view I looked down on while squatting from my pristine 5-star hotel gym in India will tell you everything about the insane wealth divide here," he said.
He panned his camera from doing his weight exercises to show a wide view of the sea with clear blue waters. He then zoomed into the left side of the frame to show a strip of buildings right by the water. "Those buildings you see are practically slums. I've truly never experienced contrast like it," he added
He claimed the view was a representation of income inequality in India. "This view from the Smith machine summed up India’s staggering wealth divide. I only use the phrase “practically slums” to help emphasise the contrast," he emphasised.
{{/usCountry}}He claimed the view was a representation of income inequality in India. "This view from the Smith machine summed up India’s staggering wealth divide. I only use the phrase “practically slums” to help emphasise the contrast," he emphasised.
{{/usCountry}}Rowlands has been documenting his stay in India's south. During his long trip, he dealt with the country's humidity and enjoyed delectable Indian food. In a series of videos, he shared his journey around the city and explored the wide variety of food options.