India’s Stance on Pro-Palestinian Protests at US Universities: “Judged by What We Do at Home

In every democracy, there has to be a right balance between freedom of expression, a sense of responsibility, and public safety and order. Democracies, in particular, should demonstrate this understanding in relation to other fellow democracies.

After all, we are all judged by what we do at home and not what we say abroad. Asked about the concern for Indian students studying in US universities, a spokesperson mentioned that they are always in touch with Indian students and will look into any issues that need to be resolved.

Colleges across the United States are facing escalating unrest due to pro-Palestinian protests sweeping through their campuses. This has prompted administrators to implement unprecedented measures to address the intensifying situation.

According to CNN, at the University of Texas in Austin, over 30 arrests were made during protests, and around 50 protesters were arrested at the University of Southern California following a dispersal order from the police. Negotiations between Columbia University officials and protesters regarding the clearance of encampments on campus have been described as “unstable” by Esha Karam, managing director of Columbia Daily Spectator, citing student organizers.

Talks have been extended for 48 hours, but the outcome remains uncertain. The California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt campus, faces continued closure as protesters, including unidentified non-students, occupy two buildings.

School officials have expressed concerns over safety hazards and property damage, with plans to keep the campus closed for an extended period. *(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.

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