India condemns US Vice President's comments on H-1B visa workers

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has issued a strong condemnation of US Vice President JD Vance following his remarks characterizing H-1B visa workers as "slave laborers." The Ministry described the comments as unnecessary and hurtful, noting that Indian professionals in the United States are highly educated individuals who contribute significantly to the American economy and innovation.

The Ministry further emphasized that America's prosperity has been built through generations of immigrant labor and criticized the use of language that evokes painful colonial history. It maintained that the movement of professionals benefits the economies of both nations.

These tensions arise amid discussions regarding permanent residency processes and potential restrictions. While the Ministry clarified that current H-1B holders are not directly impacted by recent shifts in permanent residency policy, the rhetoric has strained diplomatic sentiment.