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After reports of demonstrations in Australia against Indians, incidents of harassment targeting the Indian community are now surfacing across the United States, Europe, Canada, and even the UK. Several recent videos circulating on social media have fueled concerns about rising hostility towards Indians abroad.
In one viral clip from the US, a man is seen confronting an Indian individual with aggressive questions: “Why are you in my country? Why are you here? Why are you in America? I don’t like you guys here.” Despite the hostility, the Indian man kept his composure and responded with confidence, refusing to be intimidated.
A similar incident was reported in Canada, where an Indian employee at a metro station was targeted by a local commuter. The situation could have escalated further, but another Canadian woman intervened, offering support and diffusing tensions.
Meanwhile, in London, a US traveller posted a viral video claiming that ‘every single employee’ at the city’s airport was Indian, sparking a divisive debate online. While many criticised the remark as racist and pointed out London’s multicultural character, some echoed the traveller’s concerns.
These incidents, widely shared on platforms such as X and Instagram, highlight the challenges faced by the Indian diaspora despite their growing presence and contributions worldwide.
With nearly 35 million people of Indian origin living across the globe, such episodes have drawn calls for stronger protection of immigrant communities and greater awareness against rising xenophobia.
