US influencer blasted for ‘disgusting tweet’ on Indian man who died at Canada hospital: ‘Karma will bring you…’
US influencer Andrew Branca faces backlash for “mocking” the death of an Indian man who died waiting for treatment in Canada.
US attorney and influencer Andrew Branca faced criticism for his callous and hateful remark regarding the incident involving an Indian man who died of cardiac arrest at a Canadian hospital. The man lost his life after enduring a lengthy wait for treatment. Branca, who has a history of making anti-India statements, was blasted for referring to the late man as ‘another Indian invader in Canada.’

Prashant Sreekumar, a 44-year-old man, was admitted to the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton, Canada, on December 22 after witnessing severe chest pain while at work. However, he was left unattended for over eight hours.
According to Global News, his family reported that he was suffering from excruciating chest pain. Despite this, hospital staff informed them that the ECG results showed no significant issues, and they were made to wait. During this time, Sreekumar was administered Tylenol, yet his blood pressure continued to rise. Although nurses attempted to resuscitate him, he ultimately passed away.
Andrew Branca mocks Indian healthcare
Amid the uproar over his death, Branca wrote on X, “Another Indian invader of Canada. I note that she and her husband could have easily avoided the sh**ty Canadian healthcare by staying in Mumbai and enjoying the sh**ty Indian healthcare.”
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Andrew Branca faces heat
Meanwhile, the US influencer drew backlash as several people commented on his post, with several Indians blasting him for “mocking death of people”.
“You are a moron for sure. Emergency and private healthcare is much better in India,” one person said.
“Disgusting tweet. But then what else can be expected from you. You reflect your people,” another wrote.
“I pity your life. On Christmas, mocking the dead. May lord bless you,” a third person chimed in, while the fourth stated, “A man died and all you can think of his hate and dance on his grave. You’re a despicable disgusting excuse of a man.”
“Karma will bring you at same condition one day just wait for the day,” the fifth person said.
ABOUT THE AUTHORShweta KukretiShweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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