Delhi Government Buildings

The cleanest, most well-kept area we saw in Delhi was the Government complex.  It was also a place where we didn't see many people.  I'm sure the armed guards and barriers were one of the reasons for it.  We didn't get out of the car here, just did a drive by. 

I think behind this fence is the President's home.  

You can kind of make out the building behind the fence.  The constant smog and the fact I'm taking the photo from a moving car doesn't help.

More government buildings:

 

My opinion is this:  5% of Indians live in large, nice, clean homes with running water, electricity, indoor bathrooms, and a big fence with a guard out front.  They eat 3 big, healthy meals a day.  They own a nice vehicle and probably have a driver.  They don't want for clothing, food, education.  10% are middle class.  They have adequate housing, nothing big and fancy.  Probably only 2 bedrooms, a living room and a cooking area.  They do have running water and electricity.  They have 3 simple meals a day and  probably own a motorbike.  The other 85% of Indians live in poverty or below poverty.  They live in one room with no electricity or running water.  The very poor in rural areas are lucky to eat one meager meal a day.

The disparity between the haves and have nots is thrown in your face at every turn you make.  You can't not notice it for they are so intermingled with each other.  The wealthy and poor live amongst each other.  You don't see that in America.  And I think many Americans who think of themselves as have nots should think long and hard about how other people live.  Not having a big fancy house that you can't afford to heat, let alone pay the mortgage on, is not being a have not.  Not having the most expensive or newest vehicle does not make you a have not.  Not being able to afford the latest clothing fad does not make you a have not.  Stop trying to keep up with the Jones' and be thankful you have an actual roof - not a tarp - over your head and eat 3 meals a day.