Jethmalani Debunks 'Casual Racism,' Says US Data Proves Indians Are Net Contributors

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News18•05-01-2026, 10:42
Jethmalani Debunks 'Casual Racism,' Says US Data Proves Indians Are Net Contributors
- •BJP leader Mahesh Jethmalani countered "casual racism" against Indians, citing US data.
- •His comments followed Donald Trump sharing welfare recipient rates among immigrants, which excluded India.
- •Jethmalani asserted Indians are "net contributors," not "takers," paying high taxes and building economies.
- •Indian Americans have the highest median household income (USD 151,200) among Asian-origin groups in the US.
- •Indians in Germany also earn the highest average wages (€5,400/month), attributed to skill and work ethic.
Why It Matters: US data and global trends confirm Indians are significant economic contributors, disproving "taker" stereotypes.
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