New Delhi, February 6 (press ki taquat bureau): Congress leader KC Venugopal expressed his deep concern regarding the unfortunate deaths of Indian students abroad and urged the government to thoroughly investigate if there were any instances of “hate crimes” involved in these incidents. During the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Venugopal highlighted the gravity of the situation by emphasizing that the External Affairs Minister had revealed alarming statistics in the Lok Sabha, stating that a staggering 403 Indian students had tragically lost their lives in foreign countries since 2018. This matter is of utmost importance and requires a comprehensive examination to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian students studying abroad.The Chair was addressed by the individual as “Sir” before expressing their concern about the situation at hand. They emphasized that the issue at hand was not just a mere statistic or number, but rather a matter that had deeply affected numerous families, causing devastation, shattered dreams, and extinguished futures.According to Venugopal, who referred to the information provided by the minister, Canada was identified as the country with the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 cases. Following closely behind was the United Kingdom, which had reported 48 cases. These statistics highlight the severity and widespread nature of the issue being discussed.The alarming number of four Indian or Indian-origin students losing their lives in January this year within the United States necessitates immediate attention and collective efforts to ensure the safety of Indian students studying abroad. It is imperative to question whether some of these cases can be classified as hate crimes, prompting the government to conduct thorough investigations into each incident to determine if hate crimes played a role. Addressing the root causes of this surge in violence is crucial. The pain endured by the families who have lost their loved ones cannot be disregarded, and as a nation, we bear the responsibility of safeguarding our students, providing them with a secure environment to learn and flourish. The government should actively engage in robust diplomatic endeavors with the countries where our students are pursuing their education, fostering stronger ties and promoting their well-being.The Congress leader further advocated for the implementation of a comprehensive records system that would effectively monitor and document any incidents involving Indian students studying abroad.Additionally, the Congress leader emphasized the need for an accurate and efficient tracking mechanism to ensure that incidents involving Indian students overseas are promptly reported and appropriately addressed.
The Congress leader also highlighted the importance of establishing a comprehensive records system that would provide a detailed account of any incidents involving Indian students studying abroad, enabling a thorough analysis and appropriate action to be taken.
