Watch: Canadian citizen blames Indian students for littering and 'destroying communities across Canada'
A viral video shows a Canadian town filled with garbage, with some blaming Indian international students for the mess. This comes after rising diplomatic tensions between India and Canada have resulted in the Indian community in Canada having to face increasing challenges.
A resident of Canada recently shared a now-viral video showcasing his hometown, which has been littered with garbage. In his post, he attributed the littering to the international student community, particularly pointing fingers at the Indian community, suggesting that their presence is to blame for the mess. He framed this as a reflection of the country's "diversity."
'Deport them all'
"Indian international students are destroying communities across Canada," a user on X wrote while sharing the video, which was originally posted on TikTok.
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The video's caption reads, "International students illegally dumping garbage, Sault Ste. Marie, ON," with an Indian flag emoji next to "international students," implying that Indian students are to blame.
The footage begins with a beautiful snow-covered landscape, quickly overshadowed by a mess of trash scattered across the ground.
As the camera moves over the scene, a man's voice can be heard in the background, expressing his frustration and claiming the litter was left by "international students."
He even suggests deporting them for their careless actions.
The comments on the post echoed a similar sentiment: "Deport them all."
Deport them all
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India-Canada tensions
Canada is home to one of the largest Indian communities in the world, with over 1.8 million people of Indian descent.
According to a report from the National Foundation for American Policy, Indian immigration to Canada has surged dramatically, increasing from 32,828 individuals in 2013 to 139,715 in 2023¡ªan impressive 326% rise.
However, recent diplomatic tensions between India and Canada after the latter expelled Indian diplomats, accusing them of involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, have created significant challenges for the Indian diaspora.
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