India calls Trump-linked ‘hell-hole’ remarks uninformed, inappropriate

President Donald Trump of the U.S.

India on Thursday termed certain remarks about Indians as “obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste,” hours after the US Embassy issued a clarification following a controversy involving US President Donald Trump.

Trump had shared a derogatory social media post by a podcaster describing India as a “hell-hole,” triggering criticism.

Without directly naming Trump, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the comments did not reflect the reality of India-US relations, which it said are based on mutual respect and shared interests.

“We have seen the comments, as also the subsequent statement issued by the US Embassy. The remarks are obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

Trump had reposted a transcript of a podcast containing derogatory remarks about Indians. In a subsequent statement, the US Embassy said Trump considers India a “great” country led by a “good friend of mine at the top.”

The clarification followed queries from Indian media after Trump shared comments by radio host Michael Savage referring to India, China and others as “hell-holes.”

The post drew criticism from the Hindu American Foundation, which said it was “deeply disturbed,” warning such rhetoric could fuel racism and endanger communities.

BJP leader Priyanka Chaturvedi also criticised the remarks during a public appearance.

Source: NDTV