In a video that has gone viral on social media, an incident involving Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and a U.S. official has sparked controversy. The footage appears to show a female U.S. official approaching Jaishankar, who was standing in the front row during former President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony. The official is seen instructing him to move back, pointing toward a different spot, and reportedly asking him to “go back in the row.”

Jaishankar seemingly attempted to ignore the official's directive and refused to move. The video has since triggered widespread discussion online, with many speculating about the circumstances of his presence at the event. Some social media users have claimed that Jaishankar attended the inauguration using the Indian ambassador's pass, suggesting he may not have been formally invited.

Adding to the debate, it was noted that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also not invited to Trump’s inauguration, fueling further criticism and jokes about the situation. The incident has prompted mixed reactions, with some defending Jaishankar's actions while others ridicule the episode as a diplomatic faux pas.

Neither the Indian government nor the U.S. State Department has commented on the incident so far.