Mumbai man roasted by German woman for calling India 'impossibly filthy' in viral post. 'Look first at your mind'
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What Did Amit Schandillia Say?
Schandillia’s controversial post compared India’s cleanliness standards to other nations, arguing that even countries with lower GDPs appear cleaner. He wrote, “India is impossibly filthy. Few places in the world are filthier. There are countries with a fraction of our GDP that look pristine in comparison.” He also criticized India’s literacy rate, water and air quality, and civic sense, concluding, “We have zero rights to take offense when the world runs hate campaigns over our ugliness.”
His post, which gained over 600,000 views in just two days, sparked widespread discussion, with some agreeing that India has sanitation issues while others condemned his remarks as overly harsh.
Maria Wirth’s Strong Response
Maria Wirth was among those who took offense to Schandillia’s post. She wrote, “India is NOT filthy. And why does this biased tweet get over 6 lakh views in not even 2 days? Look at US, European cities and the hopelessness of many of their people. And then compare with Bharat. When you see filth, look first at your mind.”
Her response quickly gained traction, with many supporting her stance and praising her for countering the negative portrayal of India.
Social Media Reactions
The debate divided users, with some backing Wirth’s defense of India and others agreeing with Schandillia’s critique. One user commented, “He’s this supremacist who thinks his word is gospel, and by portraying himself as this messiah, he will become superior to lesser
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