An Indian-origin couple in the United States was subjected to a racist verbal attack by a local man, who later posted the encounter online, triggering widespread outrage on social media over anti-immigrant abuse and xenophobia.
The incident, which has since gone viral, was shared on X by the man who filmed the interaction himself. The clip shows the couple standing in a parking lot when the individual approaches them and begins questioning them about their nationality before telling them to 'go home' and leave the country.
The video was uploaded with the caption: 'I encountered some incredible H-1B Indians, and I had to let them know something!'
In the footage, the man can be seen driving up to the couple and asking, 'Are you from India?' The pair responds politely and nods while smiling. He then asks whether they like America, to which they reply in the affirmative.
The conversation initially appears cordial as the man continues asking whether they consider India or the United States to be a better place to live. Responding calmly, the couple says both countries are good in their own way and adds that India remains important to them because their family lives there.
However, the exchange quickly turns hostile when the man says, 'Well, India is so incredible, why don't you just stay in India. Why do you have to come to America?'
Appearing confused but still composed, the Indian-origin man replies, 'To explore the world.' The individual filming the video then raises his tone and tells them, 'No, we don't want you here. You gotta go home. Get the f*** out of my country.'
Caught off guard by the sudden outburst, the couple does not engage further as the person recording begins to leave the spot.
The video sparked sharp criticism online, with many users condemning the racist remarks and questioning the man's claim over the country. One user responded by posting an image of Native Americans with the caption, 'What are you doing in their country???'
Another wrote, 'Your country? This isn't your country. Go back to Europe.'
The incident is the latest in a series of reported racist confrontations involving Indians and Indian-origin people abroad, with similar videos surfacing periodically on social media and renewing concerns over xenophobia and anti-immigrant hostility in several countries. The viral nature of this video has amplified the conversation about racial discrimination and the treatment of immigrants in the United States, drawing attention to the challenges faced by the Indian diaspora. Advocates and community leaders have called for greater awareness and action against such hate crimes, emphasizing the need for respect and inclusivity in diverse societies.
