American entrepreneur Brian Johnson, who was known for his age-ulat projects, loved his time in India when he first visited the country in December last year. But he could not wrap his head around one thing: why Indian leaders have not declared air pollution national emergency.
He has now attracted attention to India’s high level of air pollution. Mr. Johnson said that he was worried about the country’s air quality and clear public apathy towards it.
Johnson wrote on X (East Twitter), “I loved living in India for the first time.”
Mr. Johnson also questioned the lack of urgency from the Indian authorities. “I am uncertain why the leaders of India do not make air quality national emergency,” he wrote.
Mr. Johnson said, “One of our biggest concerns in India is the air quality. I think they have the worst air quality in the whole world right now, and it is interesting that no one is wearing masks.” He said, “It is terrible, it is as in the middle of the fire.”
During his journey, he did an air purifier with him and often wore a mask.
Watch the video here:
I loved living in India. My first time.
I was surprised by how much Indians have been generalized in air quality. Breathing air is like smoking many cigarettes a day. Still no one wears a mask or there is no air filter in their indoor environment.
The evidence shows that India will be … pic.twitter.com/1X8zes1ee
– Brian Johnson (@bryan_johnson) April 8, 2025
The video soon inspired several reactions.
A user commented, “True. Daily post about it … In the end the government can take some action.”
Truth .. Post daily about it … In the end the government can take some action .. as you are someone who can put some pressure using access to your social media, and can also help you in increasing your appearance on social media.
– tj (@new_discord_tea) 9 April, 2025
Others highlighted India’s structural challenges, such as overpopulation and lack of basic services. “Our problems are lacking in overpopulation, illiteracy, poverty and civil meanings. Our leaders are not working towards providing us the basics like clean air, water and food,” Read another post.
Our problems are lacking in overpopulation, illiteracy, poverty and civil meanings. Our leaders are not working towards providing us the basics like clean air, water and food.
It is a matter of regret that instead of solving the problem, an army of trolls will be launched on you to tweet soon …
– Tere Naina (@Nainverse) 9 April, 2025
But Mr. Johnson’s comment also received criticism from some users. “Talking bad about India has become a good PR, who has become a good PR to get attention and imprint,” read a post.
Talking bad about India has become a good PR to get attention and imprint. pic.twitter.com/u9p0umvpbl
– Aditya Singh (@cryptooady) 9 April, 2025
During his time in Mumbai in February, Mr. Johnson was interviewed by Zeroda’s co-founder Nikhil Kamath in his podcast “WTF”. “Waare is leading health and wellness,” in the midst of a discussion on, anti-aging affected Decided to walk away due to poor air qualityLater, Mr. Johnson explained that Mr. Kamath was a gracious host, but the room in which he was aired outside the air provided his air purifier “ineffective”.
Mr. Johnson said that he was suffering from a grain and burning in his neck on the third day of his visit to India.
Last December, Shri Johnson was in India To promote your book ‘Dont Dye’. Tech Mogul revealed that he found India “hungry, young and open -minded”. He thanked the country for “politely” and wrote how India’s “rich history” is “closest” to his heart.