How India reacted to Trump's 'hellhole on planet' jibe

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India on Thursday reacted cautiously after US President Donald Trump, citing a controversial letter on US birthright citizenship, referred to India and China as a "hellhole on the planet."

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: Reuters/File)

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New Delhi,UPDATED: Apr 23, 2026 17:05 IST

India on Thursday chose to react cautiously after US President Donald Trump, citing a controversial letter on US birthright citizenship, referred to India and China as a “hellhole on the planet.”

Responding to questions about the controversy, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal avoided direct comment, saying, “We’ve seen some reports. That’s where I’ll leave it.”

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Prateek Chakraborty

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Apr 23, 2026 17:05 IST

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