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Outrage over a video surfacing recently of an Indian couple facing racist abuse in the U.S. has been sweeping. In the video, an unknown man can be heard yelling "Get out of my country" at the couple, calling them degrading names and requesting the couple to leave the United States immediately.

The incident is thought to have taken place in a public area and raises questions on the increased number of reports of racism towards Indian immigrants and visitors to the United States. The couple was visibly shaken and chose not to retaliate, and bystanders were uncomfortable. The video was soon shared on social media, and many thousands criticized the abuse.

There have been many similar experiences of Indians and NRIs, and they have called for a deeper awareness and action in the realm of hate crimes. The Indian Embassy in the U.S. has been called upon to be alert to such incidents.

This unfortunate incident occurs at a time when anti-Indian feelings are becoming prevalent in some sections of the West. Netizens have called for stringent measures against the culprit and a stronger protection for the Indian citizens staying or traveling abroad.