‘We Cherish Values Of Diversity’: Taiwan Condemns Poll Poster Promising ‘Ban’ On Indian Workers

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• ‘We Cherish Values Of Diversity’: Taiwan Condemns Poll Poster Promising ‘Ban’ On Indian Workers Published By, Last Updated: May 20, 2026, 15:53 IST Photos and videos of the quickly spread across social media, where many users described it as offensive and hateful.
• Photos and videos of the quickly spread across social media, where many users called it as offensive and hateful.
• Taiwanese authorities on Wednesday (local time) condemned “biased remarks" made in a political campaign poster targeting Indian migrant workers, after it sparked accusations of racism and discrimination on social media platforms.
• The controversy erupted after videos and photos of a campaign billboard in Kaohsiung went viral online.
• The poster, put up by city council candidate Lee Hung-yi, featured a large “no" symbol over India’s national flag and the image of a turbaned man.