Overview

• Sriram Ayer’s X post accused a “vast majority” of Gujaratis in the US and Canada of causing havoc, citing language barriers, loud public behavior, line-cutting and littering.
• He described a late-night Gujarati wedding procession in Canada that he said “created chaos” and brought “shame to India.”
• The post went viral with over 400,000 views and prompted coverage by outlets including The Indian Express, Indiatimes and News18.
• Critics on X condemned his stereotypes as baseless generalizations, while defenders highlighted Gujaratis’ cultural pride and noted their contributions to over 8% of India’s GDP and 18% of its industrial output.
• Observers say the controversy underscores ongoing tensions over civic etiquette and cultural identity within Indian diaspora communities abroad.