Post alleging unruly behaviour among Gujaratis in US, Canada draws sharp reactions, raises questions on generalisations
A controversial tweet targeting Indian immigrants—specifically the Gujarati community—in the United States and Canada has gone viral, sparking intense debate over stereotyping, public behaviour, and cultural representation, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
The tweet accused Gujarati immigrants of creating ‘havoc’ abroad, citing poor English skills, public misbehaviour, and even noisy street weddings as examples of embarrassment to India.
The now widely circulated post claimed that many Gujaratis abroad exhibit entitled and disruptive conduct, such as cutting lines, littering, speaking loudly in public, and dressing inappropriately. The tweet referred to an incident involving a Gujarati family’s street-side wedding celebration in Canada, which allegedly drew international media attention.
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While the user clarified that “both good and bad people exist in all cultures,” they controversially added, “I am referring to a vast majority of Gujjus here.”
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The tweet further compared behaviour across communities, stating such incidents were “very rare among South Indians,” which added fuel to the fire
The sweeping generalisations triggered divided reactions online, with some supporting the critique and others denouncing it as discriminatory.
Supporters echoed the concerns, arguing that certain groups of immigrants tarnish India’s image abroad. “There’s a greater preponderance of such behaviour among Gujjus and Punjabis,” one user wrote, citing anecdotal examples of unruly conduct.
However, many pushed back strongly. Critics condemned the post as bigoted and harmful, with one user stating, “This entire discussion is highly unwarranted. Targeting an entire community based on isolated incidents is completely unfair.”
The viral post has brought to the forefront ongoing tensions in diaspora narratives, especially about identity, integration, and public perception of Indian communities overseas.
