India, March 22 -- A US vlogger has defended India against sweeping claims about cleanliness after sharing her experience from Kochi in Kerala. Taking to Instagram, the vlogger named Chloe Jade posted a video of herself exploring the coastal city, offering a perspective that challenges common stereotypes.

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In the voiceover of the clip, Jade is heard saying, "People say that India is dirty, but for me, this is not dirty. Now let's start off with the sidewalks and the roads. Things are very clean. There's no trash, and the sidewalk is literally spotless. As you can see, people are using gloves to eat the food and everything here ...