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The Economic Times
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Indian man moves back to India after 20 years in Australia with his Australian wife, know why

After spending two decades building a career and life in Australia, Indian man Loveleen Vats is preparing to move back to India with his Australian wife, Courtney Vats, and their children. The couple has decided to leave behind a well-paid job and comfortable home, with Vats saying the need to be closer to his ageing parents was a key reason for the move.

The couple shared their decision in an Instagram video after receiving repeated questions from followers about why they were returning to India. Vats said being thousands of kilometres away from his parents had increasingly become difficult for the family.

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Why Loveleen Vats is returning to India

Vats said his parents' advancing age was among the main factors behind the decision.

"We want to live with our parents," he said, describing it as one of their main reasons for leaving Australia.

The couple's decision reflects a broader consideration around reverse migration, where emotional and family priorities can influence the choice to return home after years abroad.

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