Overview

• In an Instagram video shared on June 20, the 27-year-old couple said they could no longer ignore Bengaluru’s worsening air quality after two years in the city.
• They cited a February Air Quality Index reading of 297—classified as “very unhealthy”—and said persistent allergies and breathing difficulties continued despite their healthy habits.
• They emphasized their love for Bengaluru’s atmosphere, weather and community but said pollution risk outweighed their professional and social ties.
• Their video has been viewed nearly one million times and attracted both supportive messages and anti-migrant criticism from users.
• The online discussion has highlighted broader concerns over urban migration, public health and the need for stronger pollution controls in fast-growing cities.