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A video of an Indian couple allegedly witnessing an unprovoked racist confrontation with a foreign man in the US has now sparked outrage. A viral clip now doing the rounds on social media shows a man sitting in a car interrogating an Indian couple before telling them to leave the country.
While LiveMint was unable to verify the exact location of the incident, the video reignited conversations about racism, xenophobia and the immigrant experience abroad.
Here is what happened
In the video, a foreigner asks a couple if India is better than the US. The husband calmly replies that “they both have both”, avoiding any confrontation. After the husband says that their family lives in India, the man asks why they are in the US when India is so good.
The couple later explained that they were in the US to “explore the world”. The stranger reacted aggressively, saying, “No, we don’t want you here. You need to go home. Get the hell out of my country.” Despite the hostile remarks, the pair remained composed throughout the exchange.
The viral video has now gained traction on the internet, with several social media users praising the couple for handling the situation calmly. Several users also praised the couple’s dignity, noting that they refused to bow to the striker’s erratic energy.
However, others have said that staying silent in such situations can encourage racist behaviour. Several social media users also noted that immigrants and tourists enter the country legally through government-issued visas, raising questions about the reasons behind verbal attacks on random individuals.
Many users tagged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio when posting the video online. During a previous visit to India, Rubio noted that racist comments exist in every country, while asserting that the United States remains generally welcoming.
Anti-India content is on the rise online
The incident also highlighted a growing trend of anti-Indian content on social media, where some influencers allegedly target Indians in public places to attract online engagement. The viral clip was reportedly shared by a verified account belonging to a self-proclaimed music producer who had previously posted videos mocking Indians, including one filmed in an Indian restaurant.
Earlier this month, Texas woman Kelly Smith, who is now running for governor, also stoked anti-India sentiments with a social media post that went viral.
In the post, a woman from Texas was seen wearing Indian clothing against a temple background and wrote on X: “Because people from India said they were as American as me, I decided to become Indian. My new name is Pria; but I will eat burgers at Temple and wear shoes because I can’t give up my Texas culture. I’m just like all of us, we should all become Indian and we all really need to become Indian and grill. steaks in temple.”
The rise in cases targeting Indians and other nationalities in the US has raised concerns about the growing prevalence of racism and xenophobia online and in public spaces.
