India calls JD Vance’s ‘foreign indentured servants’ remark about H-1B workers deeply offensive

India has called JD Vance’s description of H-1B workers as foreign indentured servants deeply offensive.
The external affairs ministry said the term carries painful historical and colonial connotations.
It said Indian professionals are highly educated contributors to the American economy and innovation.
It also clarified that the PERM suspension does not affect existing H-1B visas or their holders’ status.

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