US President Donald Trump has clarified his previous 'hellhole' comment on India, stating that the country is 'great' with a 'very good friend' at the top.
The clarification came after widespread uproar in India, with opposition parties condemning the remark.
Trump's initial comment was part of a transcript of a conservative talk show, where he referred to India and other nations as 'hellholes' due to issues with birthright citizenship.
However, a US Embassy spokesperson stated that Trump has a positive view of India, despite his earlier comments.
The Indian government has yet to directly respond to Trump's 'hellhole' remark, with the Ministry of External Affairs saying they have 'seen some reports'.
