India Slams US VP Vance's 'Indentured Servants' Remark as Offensive
India's foreign ministry condemned US Vice President JD Vance's characterization of Indian professionals as 'foreign indentured servants,' calling it deeply offensive. The remark, which appears to be a deviation from standard diplomatic discourse, has strained bilateral relations. India defended the significant contributions of its professionals to the US economy, signaling potential diplomatic friction.
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India Condemns US VP Vance's 'Indentured Servants' Remark Amid PERM Suspension
India's foreign ministry has officially condemned US Vice President JD Vance's characterization of Indian professionals as 'foreign indentured servants' as deeply offensive. This diplomatic friction is confirmed and coincides with a US suspension of tech companies from the PERM program, impacting foreign workers. The full scope of the PERM suspension's impact and its long-term effect on bilateral relations remain uncertain.