Amid soaring real estate and rent prices in major Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, a surprising post has gone viral, showcasing an incredibly affordable housing option in West Bengal. Manish Aman, a final-year MBBS student from Bihar, took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share that he pays just ₹15 per month for his accommodation, thanks to subsidized housing provided by AIIMS. His post has since sparked a mix of amazement, humor, and skepticism online.
I got this single room with attached washroom at a cost of ₹15 per month pic.twitter.com/irSYZ7vAaS
— Manish Aman (@manish__aman) October 13, 2024
Mr. Aman revealed that he lives in a single room with an attached bathroom in Kalyan, West Bengal. He posted photos and videos of his humble abode on X, stating, “I got this single room with attached washroom at a cost of ₹15 per month.” The claim left many users stunned, given the stark contrast to rental costs in metropolitan areas, where ₹15 is barely enough for a street food snack.
While some users expressed disbelief at the low rent, others took a more lighthearted approach. One user humorously suggested that Mr. Aman could sublet his room for ₹15,000, pointing out the drastic difference between his rent and the market rates in cities like Mumbai. Another commented, “Perks of AIIMS. Enjoy and all the best buddy. This is a nice, cozy apartment.”
Some questioned the authenticity of Mr. Aman’s claim, while others highlighted the benefits of subsidized student housing. “I hope these rooms are available for all students who secured seats in AIIMS for medical education, or you got this room as a resident doctor,” another user wrote.
One of the more humorous responses came from a user who joked, “I actually got a similar one for free when I was arrested.”
The viral post has reignited discussions around affordable housing options, particularly for students and low-income individuals, and the glaring differences in rent across various regions of India.
