Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has slammed American diplomat Maureen Chao for her racial slur on Tamilians. Jayalalithaa has demanded an apology from her.
"This remark which smacks of racism is highly condemnable, this is an affront to all Tamils", Jayalalithaa said. "Chao has to withdraw this remark & also apologies for having made such a comment on Tamils", she added.