Indian-origin US presidential candidate Nikki Haley ignited a social media controversy on World Environment Day with her contentious statement, labeling India as "one of the biggest polluters." Haley took to Twitter to express her views, stating, "If we want to be serious about saving the environment, we need to confront India and China. They are some of the biggest polluters." However, her remarks received strong backlash from Indian netizens who vehemently criticized her on the platform. Haley's statement drew the ire of social media users who swiftly responded by presenting factual evidence to refute her claims. Many Indian netizens countered her assertion by highlighting India's ongoing efforts to combat pollution and implement sustainable practices.
