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Indian politician urges US diplomat to provide campus safety details of American varsities
This comes after US Ambassador announced India-wide US education fairs to attract admissions.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar and Eric Garcetti / Facebook/ Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) leader and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed concerns regarding campus safety at American universities and urged United States Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, to provide transparent disclosures about the situation.
This exchange came after Garcetti announced that US Education Fairs are being conducted across various Indian states to attract admissions for more than 80 American universities.
“This is your chance to meet representatives from more than 80 U.S. universities and learn about admissions, scholarships and much more. Register now to make your dream of studying in the U.S. a reality,” the Ambassador posted.
Chandrasekhar, replying to Garcetti's invitation, acknowledged the quality of some US universities, saying, "As you invite our young Indians to study in the US, I am also a US university graduate and can testify to some excellent universities in the US."
However, the politician raised concerns about recent incidents of violence and intimidation on US campuses, noting, "But as recent violence and targeted intimidation on US campuses have shown, US campuses aren't the same safe centers of learning anymore, and many Indian parents had to rush their children back to India. So fairs are good, but please do have transparent disclosures of campus safety as well."
These comments come amidst rising tensions at US college campuses. Earlier this year, a brawl erupted at UCLA after a pro-Palestinian encampment was attacked, resulting in injuries. In another incident, activists at the University of Wisconsin in Madison clashed with police officers, who dismantled their tents. Additionally, police intervention at Columbia University disrupted an anti-war protest, leading to chaotic scenes.
The safety concerns raised by Chandrasekhar highlight the ongoing debate over campus security in the United States, particularly in light of recent violence and protests related to the conflict in Gaza.
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