India, April 15 -- A Reddit post by a Gurgaon resident has caught the internet's attention for its stark portrayal of the worsening housing crisis in India's metro cities. Posting under the handle kalpitkt, the user shared their struggles to buy a 3BHK apartment in a DLF society in Gurgaon - despite having a budget of Rs.1.8 crore. Their story struck a chord with many, highlighting a growing issue faced by urban dwellers: the near impossibility of affording a home, even with what most would consider a substantial amount.

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According to the post, the resident was specifically searching for a house in a "good DLF society," but was unable to find anyth...