An Indian-origin man in the United States may face deportation after a purported video featuring him dancing at the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, went viral online, drawing widespread criticism and capturing the attention of the concerned authorities.
The clip posted on TikTok features the man — identified as Madhu Raju — performing a choreographed dance routine at the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall, alongside a woman who is also seen dancing with him. However, the identity of the woman is yet to be ascertained.
Indian couple working in the United States on H-1B visas went to the World War II Memorial in Washington DC and danced there amid the ongoing war between Iran and the United States.Indians 😭😭pic.twitter.com/6LqS0azLm6
— Dr Nimo Yadav 2.0 (@DrNimoYadav)March 5, 2026
The memorial honours the 16 million Americans who were parts of the armed forces during the World War II as well as more than 4,00,000 troops who died in the conflict.
The video triggered a massive controversy with netizens criticising the act, calling it disrespectful to a site associated with the sacrifice of soldiers.
“My grandfather was one of them, and he took a bullet in his leg. The DC WW2 Memorial is a place of remembrance, not a TikTok set," one user pointed out.
Another user wrote, “Anyone aspiring to go abroad must be subjected to a year-long compulsory intensive course in etiquette and civic education with a test at the end of it before leaving India."
Many sided with the man dancing at the memorial, saying it reflects the celebration of India’s culture. “It’s a beautiful reminder of how our diaspora carries joy and resilience, even in challenging times. Celebrating our culture abroad is a testament to our strength as a community", one user wrote.
Another user asked, “What law they broke making a reel?"
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