# Online anti-Indian rhetoric in Singapore > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/online-anti-indian-rhetoric-in-singapore > Updated: 2026-09-08T03:06:21.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. Singaporean leaders have denounced a surge of racist and xenophobic online rhetoric targeting the Indian community. The hateful comments emerged following two specific contexts: discussions regarding missing Singaporeans during the Nepal floods and news of Singapore Airlines’ investment in Air India. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned against the normalization of prejudice, stating it threatens national social cohesion. Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam described the remarks as “shameful, nasty and totally unacceptable,” noting that some posts utilized derogatory stereotypes or questioned whether rescue efforts should be prioritized based on ethnicity. In response, police have been tasked with investigating the comments to prevent individuals from using online anonymity to evade accountability. Additionally, the Ministry of Digital Development and Information is engaging social media platforms to request the removal of content that breaches community guidelines. Amidst debates regarding social enclaves, former Nominated Member of Parliament Calvin Cheng noted that while tribalism can be a historical pattern among immigrant groups, assimilation and integration remain necessary. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Singapore leaders warn against rising anti-Indian online rhetoric Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned against normalizing racial prejudice following a rise in online anti-Indian rhetoric linked to the Nepal floods and Air India investments. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singapore-leaders-warn-against-rising-anti-indian-online-rhetoric ### 2026-09-05: Singapore leaders denounce racist online comments targeting Indians Singaporean leaders have condemned racist online comments targeting Indians following the Nepal floods and Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India, prompting a police investigation. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singapore-minister-calls-for-police-probe-into-racist-online-comments --- Cite as: Online anti-Indian rhetoric in Singapore. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/online-anti-indian-rhetoric-in-singapore