India's 'No-Go' Zones: Six Places Where Indians Are Banned From Entry

• Six locations across India restrict entry for Indian citizens, challenging the nation's welcoming image.
• Reasons vary from private hotel policies (Red Lollipop Inn, Broadlands Hotel) and cultural preferences (Free Kasol Cafe, Sakura Ryokan Restaurant) to protecting foreign tourists (Goa beaches).
• The Russian Colony in Kudankulam, a strategic protected area, requires special permission from the Russian Embassy for Indian entry.
• These restrictions, some controversial, raise questions about constitutional rights, equality, and tolerance within India.
• Despite India's constitutional right to travel freely, these "restricted areas" highlight internal contradictions.

Why It Matters: Internal restrictions in India spark debate on equality, challenging its image as a universally welcoming nation.