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Indian-American Doctor Responds to Viral Video, Calls Out 'Go Back to India' Abuse Over Bindi
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 05:49 AM
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An Indian-American physician has publicly condemned the hateful remarks directed at her after a video showing her wearing a bindi went viral. She urged the public to respect cultural symbols and called for unity.
A video of an Indian-American doctor wearing a traditional bindi has sparked a wave of online abuse, with some viewers demanding she "go back to India." The clip, which was shared widely on social media, shows the physician in a professional setting while wearing the bindi.
The doctor took to her own social media channels to denounce the hateful comments. She highlighted that the bindi is a cultural symbol respected across India and that such remarks are discriminatory.
In her statement, she called for respect for cultural diversity and urged people to refrain from using ethnic symbols as a target for harassment. She also thanked supporters who stood by her during the backlash.
The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of online hate speech against people of Indian origin living abroad. Several community groups have called for stricter moderation of hateful content on platforms.
The doctor’s response has been praised by many as a stand against racism and for promoting cultural understanding.
The doctor took to her own social media channels to denounce the hateful comments. She highlighted that the bindi is a cultural symbol respected across India and that such remarks are discriminatory.
In her statement, she called for respect for cultural diversity and urged people to refrain from using ethnic symbols as a target for harassment. She also thanked supporters who stood by her during the backlash.
The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of online hate speech against people of Indian origin living abroad. Several community groups have called for stricter moderation of hateful content on platforms.
The doctor’s response has been praised by many as a stand against racism and for promoting cultural understanding.