“Go Back to Your Country”: Indian-origin founder highlights hate incidents in US, seeks help | World News –

An Indian-origin founder has raised concerns about the rise in hate incidents targeting Indians living in the US, calling for urgent attention and support through a post on X.Anita Ratnam, the famous Indian dancer and founder of Narthaki.com, described incidents in which two of her friends were abused despite being born in the United States. In one case, a US-born person was traveling on the New York City subway when he was subjected to racist remarks, including being told to “go back to your country.” The incident highlights how this hostility is directed even towards natural-born citizens.

Ratnam also pointed to another incident involving a US-born person who was spat on at a grocery store in Los Angeles. This case reflects how the issue goes beyond verbal abuse and can escalate into physical acts of disrespect and intimidation.Anita, referring to the American Indian Defense Council, called for support and intervention, urging authorities and community organizations to take note of the situation.

Many netizens shared their own cases of facing hate crimes in America for being Indians. One user wrote: “Many people are not uniting. They are still minding their own business. I am a victim of a hate crime. I did not get support when the brutal attack happened. Indians were minding their own business as always.” “Indians need to start carrying bear spray for self defense. Spray and leave ASAP. Don’t stay there,” another advised. These events highlight the rise of anti-India rhetoric in the United States. A recent study published by the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center found that online discrimination and hate against Indian Americans has been on the rise in recent years, with more than 5.2 million people of Indian descent in the United States facing growing concerns about identity, belonging, and safety.