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Thanks. I'll reconsiderI didn't see ANY defecating in public and I've stayed there for almost a month just this december. I've spent time in both south and north india. I can't speak for all areas like the villages, etc but in urban areas public defecation is extremely low. They show the same dude taking a shit in each clip so dont take those videos seriously. Unless you have family in rural areas you'll have no reason to go out of the city areas therefore you'll not be exposed to any public defecation. And even then its done in private, not on 'designated shitting streets'.
They have 24 hr electricity in most areas, wifi is easily available in many coffee shops, restaurants, fast food areas. The 4G is amazing there and covers most areas. Google maps works better over there than in the US and directs you through the tiniest alleyways. People are helpful and friendly for the most part, except in states like Uttar Pradesh.
There are metro trains running through all major cities so proper transportation is no issue either.
rape happens, although nowhere near to the extent its exaggerated in rest of the world. But either way it shouldn't effect you since you're a dude.
You should visit it regardless. Since you're from london you're used to the city, overcrowded life so that shouldn't be a problem and you'll see bunch of historical sites with modernized city areas to go along with it. Food is amazing.
Had it been less crowded with slightly better infrastructure overall, I would have definitely lived there.
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