Smoke and water

The toxic air makes WhatsApp Uncle asks some decidedly anti-national questions.

delhi pollution, post diwali delhi pollutiom

Post-Diwali, the capital faced worst air quality this year. (Source: Tashi Tobgyal)

Bachchon… everywhere in India… for sattar saal all middle class ppl r saying only one thing to me…. Joshiji… Rajneeti is one big daldal… only bad ppl in rajneeti BUT U WILL NOT BELIEVE … I NEVER SAID…..U see my family… let me tell u very frankly… nehru ji and gandhi ji got independence from gora shoshan…. Sardar Patel united Mother India… but then…. all leaders were not clean and good…

BUT ALL HAS CHANGED IN NEW INDIA…. DALDAL HAS BECOME GANGA JAL… devoted sons and daughters of BHARAT MATA can now serve and become pure…

Honourable BJP leader of beautiful 1857 town of Meerut Vineet Agarwal Sharda has told that Pradhan Mantri Vikas Purush Sewak of janata shatru of dushman Shri Narendra Bhai Modi ji and Griha Mantri Loh Purush Bane Of Anti Nationals Shri Amit Bhai Shah ji r lyk Bhagwan Krishna and Arjun… Oh what beautiful words!!!!! What lovely devotion from party loyal man….!!!!But bachchon,…. there is also confusion in me…. I am toh not able to breathe in old age becuz of pradooshan… I also love jawan and kisan…

Agarwal ji said that all pradooshan is from a vish vispothak released by Pakistan and China!!!!! He is saying that indian farmer is godly and devoted… he cannot do pradooshan!!!!Bachchon, i toh also luv indian kisan… if it is true why has not hon pm taken action?!!! And why this national security matter is being discussed in Meerut!!!!

Lord Krishna wud have never allowed enemy to use such a astra… remember how he made Karna ji use shiv-astra on Ghatotkach to save Arjuna? Would Modi ji do any less for Indians who he luvs lyk family?!!!!My family… my mind is vichilit…. why sarkar not say about BMW diesel… all rich ppl get away with ALL… only parso one whippersnapper in Toyota Fortunerunner almost killed me when i was doing evening walk with ur daadi…. Modi ji did surgical strike on black money with notebandi… why he not do strike on such rude big gaadi vaalas…Bachchon, maybe zehereela pollution gas is making me go mad… I am having anti-national thoughts like nithalla pota Swastik… is all this China-Pakistan talks a way to distract??????I know adhunik Krishna and Arjun wud never do lyk that… And Agarwal ji is member of patriotic party…. president is toh amit bhai shah ji only… he is strong party leader… he wud not allow lies….

Even in Pakistan they will know… hawa badal sakti hai aur phir pradooshan jayega uss paar….Bachchon, breathing is root of life… do u think my family… that sarkar is not doing action against big car vaalas becoz they r money ppl and using distraction?!!!! I toh cannot believe…. not as long as Krishna ji is there.

Aakash Joshi

Aakash Joshi is Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express. He commissions articles for the opinion section, and is both an analyst and reporter. Editorial Role & Scope In his capacity as a commissioning editor, Aakash oversees and shapes the discourse within the Indian Express opinion pages. His own writing is characterized by: Political Analysis: Critical examination of domestic political parties (like Congress, AAP, and the BJP) and the shifting ideologies in Indian democracy. Global Affairs: Extensive commentary on the US presidency (particularly the Trump era), India's relations with its neighbours (like the Taliban-led Afghanistan and Bangladesh), and the changing world order. Cultural Critique: Analysis of masculinity in Bollywood (SRK @ 60), the cultural impact of Western icons like Hulk Hogan in India, and the social dynamics of Indian festivals. Notable Perspectives & Articles Aakash’s work often challenges mainstream narratives: Masculinity: "SRK@60: In the age of Andrew Tate, the early Shah Rukh Khan still offers a kinder, wiser masculinity" – contrasting traditional stardom with modern toxic influences. Justice & Human Rights: "No one killed Akhlaq? 10 years after a lynching, it's a whole new India" – a critical look at the legal outcomes of high-profile communal cases. Foreign Policy: Analysis of Donald Trump’s isolationism and its impact on America’s alliance with Europe and Israel. Ideology: "Lesson for AAP and Arvind Kejriwal: You can't be a full-time political party with a freelance ideology" – an assessment of the AAP's political identity. Professional Presence Communication: He can be reached at aakash.joshi@expressindia.com. Social Media: Follow him for editorial insights on X (formerly Twitter) at @Joshi_Uncle. LinkedIn: Aakash Joshi (active professional profile). His full archive is available on the Indian Express Columnist Profile. He can be reached at aakash.joshi@expressindia.com. Twitter: @Joshi_Uncle ... Read More