India’s ‘Godi media’ mocked over alleged claims of air pollution’s health benefits

Indian news outlets described by critics as “Godi media” are facing mockery over allegations that they have begun explaining supposed health benefits of air pollution in India to defend Modi’s government.

The term “Godi media” is used by critics for Indian news organisations they regard as favourable to the government. The criticism accuses those outlets of taking that support as far as portraying polluted air as beneficial to health.

An unnamed critic ridiculed the alleged coverage, writing: “Godi media has now started explaining the health benefits of air pollution in India.” The critic also expressed disbelief and questioned how those delivering such explanations could avoid laughing.

It could not be independently confirmed when or where the alleged remarks about air pollution were made.