'Offensive': India slams JD Vance's 'indentured servants' remarks amid H-1B row

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday slammed US vice-president JD Vance over his description of H-1B visa workers as "indentured servants", calling his remarks "unwarranted" and "deeply offensive".In a statement, responding to Vance’s comments, the ministry said, "We have also seen some comments in this context by the US Vice President. We believe that such descriptions are unwarranted and ignore the fact that Indian professionals in the United States are highly educated and skilled contributors to its economy and innovation ecosystem."The MEA also highlighted the contribution of immigrants to the US economy, saying, "Indeed, the history of the United States itself has been shaped by generations of immigrants whose labour, enterprise and innovation have contributed to its growth and prosperity.""Resorting to terminology that carries painful historical and colonial legacy connotations is deeply offensive," it added.Vance made the remarks while addressing a news conference on visa fraud, alleging…