As Delhi continues to struggle with deteriorating air quality, a fresh debate has sparked on social media about what constitutes the best city in India. The conversation was ignited by a viral post from a user on X (formerly Twitter), who proposed a vision for the “most amazing city” by combining the best features of three top Indian cities: Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru.
The X user’s post suggested, “IMO, the most amazing city of India will have people of Mumbai, infra of Delhi, and weather of Bangalore (Bengaluru).” The concept quickly caught fire, generating a lively discussion among netizens. Many agreed that blending Mumbai’s vibrant energy, Delhi’s modern infrastructure, and Bengaluru’s pleasant weather could create the perfect urban environment.
I don’t think I can raise my (imaginary, for now) kid(s) in NCR (Air) or MMR or BLR (Water)
What are my options now?
— Aditya Behere (@BehereBaba) November 18, 2024
However, not everyone was on board with the idea. Some users humorously pointed out the challenges of creating this ‘utopian’ city. One user suggested the ideal city should also feature “a 2-hour drive to Goa-like beaches and Ladakh-like landscapes,” while another emphasized the importance of including Hyderabad’s renowned food culture.
The debate continued with users offering their own vision of the best city. One user declared, “The best city of India is Bombay. There, fixed it,” while another argued, “I think Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar tick all of these boxes.”
In a lighter vein, someone joked about the infrastructure in Gurgaon, stating, “Infra of Gurgaon, to be more precise,” highlighting how diverse and subjective the idea of an ideal city can be.
Amidst the ongoing air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, which has seen the city’s air quality index (AQI) exceed hazardous levels, comparisons with Bengaluru’s cleaner air took a humorous turn on social media. As Bengaluru’s AQI remains well below 100, one X user, Sagar, posted a witty comment: “Smoking in Bengaluru is healthier than doing yoga in Delhi.”
This playful remark quickly went viral, adding humor to the ongoing discussions about Delhi’s air quality. The post also prompted many to urge the Delhi government to take swift action to address the pollution and protect public health.
While some users responded to the post with laughter, others took the opportunity to raise serious concerns about Delhi’s air quality. With memes and jokes making the rounds, there’s a growing call for greater governmental attention to combat the worsening air pollution in the capital.
As the debate over India’s “best city” continues to trend online, the air crisis in Delhi remains a pressing issue, prompting both serious and light-hearted responses on social media.
