A Bengaluru tech professional who reportedly earns around Rs 2 lakh a month and has no debts says he feels “poor” and remains stressed despite his financial stability, according to an account shared online and covered by NDTV. The post draws strong reactions from users, with many commenters suggesting that the person’s distress is not driven by current income levels or liabilities, but by longer-term psychological effects associated with having grown up in poverty. The discussion highlights how perceptions of financial security can be shaped by past experiences, even when present circumstances improve. NDTV’s report focuses on the scale of the online response and the themes raised by readers, rather than providing independent verification of all personal financial details. Overall, the story centers on the gap some people report between objective economic indicators—such as salary and debt—and subjective feelings such as stress and insecurity.