US official Shilpa Choudhary appeals to the world to stop making fun of India amid protests over Khamenei's death.

Posted on 7th Mar 2026 by rohit kumar

Shilpa Chaudhary, an Indian-American serving in the US Army, condemned the protests taking place in various parts of India against the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Sharing a video on Instagram, Shilpa Chaudhary sharply reacted to the protests against Khamenei's death.

 

 

Shilpa Chaudhary, an Indian-American serving in the US Army, questioned the protesters about what they would gain by inciting unrest in their own country. She warned that such extremism was damaging India's image and the respect of Indians globally. Shilpa said, "I don't want the people of India to be ridiculed around the world."

 

 

Shilpa bluntly stated that India is held in high regard worldwide. Don't let that respect fade. Love the country you live in. Don't harm its values.

 

 

What will you gain from this?

An appeal by Shilpa Chaudhary, a member of the US Army, to Indians is going viral on social media. Regarding the protests in India, Shilpa said, "There are protests happening in many places in India. I understand that you are deeply hurt by religious sentiments right now. I won't comment on that.

 

 

But I have a question for you. I just want to know what benefit you will get from the protests where you live, which are causing unrest in your area. What are you demanding of your state government? What will they do? How were they involved in this?"

 

 

I don't feel like celebrating Holi...

Shilpa further said, "Due to what is happening in the world, I don't feel like celebrating Holi this year." Shilpa emphasized unity, saying that this message is not meant to spread any kind of religious discrimination. "My best friend is a Muslim, and I look forward to my friend's festivals as much as my Muslim friend does."

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