A Canadian tech influencer, residing in India for eight years, has sparked debate by calling the "Silicon Valley of India" moniker for Bengaluru "illogical." He argues that such comparisons, like "Switzerland of India" or industry names mimicking Hollywood, undermine India's unique identity. The influencer cited Bengaluru's location on a plateau, contrasting it with the valley concept of Silicon Valley. He echoed Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's sentiment that India should embrace its original self rather than relying on foreign comparisons.