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US Trump supporter shot dead; Indian remarks spark controversy
UTAH, US - Charlie Kirk, a close confidant and conservative activist of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead during an event at the University of Utah on Wednesday (September 10, 2025). His death at the age of just 31 has sent shockwaves through the US political landscape. Charlie Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA and had played a key role in building support for Trump among young voters and communities of color.
Incident details
Charlie Kirk was speaking at an outdoor event at the University of Utah when he was shot by an unknown assailant, seriously injuring and killing him. Local police have launched an investigation and are searching for suspects and the motive behind the attack. The incident has drawn attention to a growing wave of political violence in the US, particularly in the wake of attacks on Trump supporters.
Controversial Statements About Indians
Charlie Kirk recently made headlines for his controversial statements about Indian citizens. He said, “Immigrants from India do not need to be given more visas in the US because America is already ‘complete’.” He also said that legal immigrants from India have done a great disservice to American workers. These statements sparked outrage in the Indian-American community and in India.
Criticizing his statements, Indian-American education policy analyst Neerja Deshpande accused him of “blatant racism.” She wrote on X that “H-1B or OPT visas are not just for India.” American journalist and policy consultant Avik Roy also commented on this, saying, “Earlier, immigrants were called lazy and welfare abusers; now the new criticism is that they work hard and earn more.”
Rising wave of political violence
The killing of Charlie Kirk is one in a series of rising political violence in the US. Recently, there were reports of an attempt on Trump as well. Experts say that these incidents indicate the growing polarization in the country and a threat to democratic stability.
Impact on India-US relations?
While the killing of Charlie Kirk is unlikely to have a direct impact on India-US relations, his statements against Indians have given a new dimension to the discussion on trade and migration policies between the two countries. Currently, negotiations are underway between the US and India for a trade deal, and Donald Trump has imposed a 50 percent tariff on India. In response, India has suspended a $ 3.6 billion Boeing jet purchase deal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing his friendly relations with Trump, said that “India and the US are natural partners and both countries are working together to remove barriers to trade.” However, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, while criticizing Trump's changed tone on India, said, "Insults cannot be forgotten."
Community reaction
The killing of Charlie Kirk has led to strong condemnation from political leaders and activists. The Indian-American community has also expressed displeasure over his controversial statements, but no one has advocated resorting to violence. The incident has once again opened up a debate on US immigration policy and the contribution of Indian businessmen.
UTAH, US - Charlie Kirk, a close confidant and conservative activist of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead during an event at the University of Utah on Wednesday (September 10, 2025). His death at the age of just 31 has sent shockwaves through the US political landscape. Charlie Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA and had played a key role in building support for Trump among young voters and communities of color.
Incident details
Charlie Kirk was speaking at an outdoor event at the University of Utah when he was shot by an unknown assailant, seriously injuring and killing him. Local police have launched an investigation and are searching for suspects and the motive behind the attack. The incident has drawn attention to a growing wave of political violence in the US, particularly in the wake of attacks on Trump supporters.
Controversial Statements About Indians
Charlie Kirk recently made headlines for his controversial statements about Indian citizens. He said, “Immigrants from India do not need to be given more visas in the US because America is already ‘complete’.” He also said that legal immigrants from India have done a great disservice to American workers. These statements sparked outrage in the Indian-American community and in India.
Criticizing his statements, Indian-American education policy analyst Neerja Deshpande accused him of “blatant racism.” She wrote on X that “H-1B or OPT visas are not just for India.” American journalist and policy consultant Avik Roy also commented on this, saying, “Earlier, immigrants were called lazy and welfare abusers; now the new criticism is that they work hard and earn more.”
Rising wave of political violence
The killing of Charlie Kirk is one in a series of rising political violence in the US. Recently, there were reports of an attempt on Trump as well. Experts say that these incidents indicate the growing polarization in the country and a threat to democratic stability.
Impact on India-US relations?
While the killing of Charlie Kirk is unlikely to have a direct impact on India-US relations, his statements against Indians have given a new dimension to the discussion on trade and migration policies between the two countries. Currently, negotiations are underway between the US and India for a trade deal, and Donald Trump has imposed a 50 percent tariff on India. In response, India has suspended a $ 3.6 billion Boeing jet purchase deal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing his friendly relations with Trump, said that “India and the US are natural partners and both countries are working together to remove barriers to trade.” However, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, while criticizing Trump's changed tone on India, said, "Insults cannot be forgotten."
Community reaction
The killing of Charlie Kirk has led to strong condemnation from political leaders and activists. The Indian-American community has also expressed displeasure over his controversial statements, but no one has advocated resorting to violence. The incident has once again opened up a debate on US immigration policy and the contribution of Indian businessmen.
Incident details
Charlie Kirk was speaking at an outdoor event at the University of Utah when he was shot by an unknown assailant, seriously injuring and killing him. Local police have launched an investigation and are searching for suspects and the motive behind the attack. The incident has drawn attention to a growing wave of political violence in the US, particularly in the wake of attacks on Trump supporters.
Controversial Statements About Indians
Charlie Kirk recently made headlines for his controversial statements about Indian citizens. He said, “Immigrants from India do not need to be given more visas in the US because America is already ‘complete’.” He also said that legal immigrants from India have done a great disservice to American workers. These statements sparked outrage in the Indian-American community and in India.
Criticizing his statements, Indian-American education policy analyst Neerja Deshpande accused him of “blatant racism.” She wrote on X that “H-1B or OPT visas are not just for India.” American journalist and policy consultant Avik Roy also commented on this, saying, “Earlier, immigrants were called lazy and welfare abusers; now the new criticism is that they work hard and earn more.”
Rising wave of political violence
The killing of Charlie Kirk is one in a series of rising political violence in the US. Recently, there were reports of an attempt on Trump as well. Experts say that these incidents indicate the growing polarization in the country and a threat to democratic stability.
Impact on India-US relations?
While the killing of Charlie Kirk is unlikely to have a direct impact on India-US relations, his statements against Indians have given a new dimension to the discussion on trade and migration policies between the two countries. Currently, negotiations are underway between the US and India for a trade deal, and Donald Trump has imposed a 50 percent tariff on India. In response, India has suspended a $ 3.6 billion Boeing jet purchase deal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing his friendly relations with Trump, said that “India and the US are natural partners and both countries are working together to remove barriers to trade.” However, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, while criticizing Trump's changed tone on India, said, "Insults cannot be forgotten."
Community reaction
The killing of Charlie Kirk has led to strong condemnation from political leaders and activists. The Indian-American community has also expressed displeasure over his controversial statements, but no one has advocated resorting to violence. The incident has once again opened up a debate on US immigration policy and the contribution of Indian businessmen.
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