India, Oct. 6 -- A Bengaluru woman has sparked a discussion online after claiming that people earning less than Rs.1 lakh a month should reconsider moving to the city, pointing to soaring property prices and high rents.

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Taking to Instagram, a woman named Atreyee shared a video in which she spoke about the cost of living in Bengaluru and argued that buying or even renting a home has become increasingly difficult for middle-class residents.

"If you don't earn a minimum, minimum Rs.1 lakh monthly, then please don't come to Bengaluru. I know this might be a little controversial, but truly, if you're not earning a minimum of Rs.1 l...