There have been reports about attacks on Indians in Australia for past couple of weeks. It was labeled racism both by Indians and the media. Now even Australian Police dept have admitted its racist attack. Indians in Australia and back home are enraged. They have even retaliated by holding protests and attacking other nationals. One just hopes this is not another ‘Cry Wolf’ instance and the sense would prevail before the ‘racism’ issue gets blown out of proportion and student community gets polarized on campuses all over the world.
Petty crime is an urban reality in all cities all over the world. Harris Park in Sydney seems to be yet another crime infested areas and unfortunately many Indian students live in that locality. It would be better if overall crime rate is taken into account rather than just focusing on attack on one particular community and coloring it to be ‘racism’ issue. Media, Police dept, Australian government and Indian government must really trudge carefully.
Indian student community is spread all over the world. And thanks to globalization most universities have students of all nationalities. Even if locals attack foreign students it is more because of lack of education and job opportunities for the local poor communities. Crime rates are going up precisely for the similar reasons. Tag of ‘racism’ will only complicate, polarize and sow seeds of hatred. Urban realities are different now. Racism is passé. It is better to look deeper into reasons of crime.
Indians have always used the Race Card to attract attention. This time around however, they have become notorious. The world finally gets to see to what extent these uncouth people can go to.
Hi Jaiyant,
Its really sad that you think like that, but its not what you think is important. If you are following up on the news and the developments in Australia then you will get to know the real story.
These attacks are not random, but it is also not about race it is about a bunch of people who are taking these attackes to the front door’s of the indians living in Aus.
I have studied in Aus and did not have a single incedent of this kind, but physically attacking people is not what Aus stands for and it is basically sending a wrong image to people.
Indians dont need to grab the world attention, and we have the brains to understand when things are wrong and when it id done to our fellow men.
Well any violence needs to be condemned. But any distortion of facts (like Indian media is doing so) needs to be condemned as well.
“I have studied in Aus and did not have a single incedent of this kind, but physically attacking people is not what Aus stands for and it is basically sending a wrong image to people.”
You said it yourself Raymond.. It is a reality that has been distorted by Indian media and sensationalize and racialize the issue. It is doing more harm to Indians than good. I can give you accounts of several incidents perpetrated by Indians in India against Whites and Blacks. (many rapes and murders happen against foreign nationals). Do they scream Racism at every instance?
Crime exists everywhere and outsiders need to maintain a low profile or assimilate with the local culture. One cannot be loud and brash and expect to be ignored by thugs at night.
You blaming Australians for Racial Attacks? Why not blaming Kashmeeri Muslims for killing Kashmeeri Pandits and driving them out of the valley? Why you still allow city names like Aurangabad – which means long live aurangzeb – the killer of Hindus? Leaving your own house cleaning you are going ahead blaming Australians! just cos those poor people cant come here and vote? SHAME ON You all AUSTRALIA BASHERS – Chor
Hey Chor, we are standing by Australians when they need support. We are supporting Australians.
http://trendsupdates.com/indian-protests-is-race-card-being-used-too-often/
Thanks Chor for the comment. But I hope you are not talking about the article. I have clearly stated that racism is a non-issue here but being made into one by media and others.
hey jaiyant,
its good that you are supporting austrailians. But dont you think that the video which was shown on televisions was very unjust. Beating up people like this for no ryme n reason….was it just???? But one thing is true that we indians have this bad habit of being in lime light n thats the reason that we catch up little topics to get publicity.
Hai everybody,
Since i have never been outside india i cant really comment upon the general behaviour of the people in australia. But what i feel is first off all we need to stop racial behaviours inside india. I have seen lot of people throw racial comments over the south indians ….treating them like an outsider and not giving helping hand if any south indian is in need of help out of his state. It is not only with the south indians but it is true all over india with haves and have nots. Still people dont allow a SC/ST inside their house or even they dont have the previlege to enter a temple……we need to wake up first and then blame others.
Great article! As an Australian perhaps I could be seen as biased, but I do not think there would be much racial motivation behind the attacks. Many Australians, it is true, are racist to an extent. But this is because of ignorance rather than any actual deeply held dislike to a certain group. Most couldn’t care one way or another.
Also, if you look at the statistics, only about 80% of Australians are white/anglo saxon. With such a diverse group, it is hard to connect the charge of racism to all attacks.
Anyway, great article, and I hope people from the Indian subcontinent continue to visit and emigrate here to enrich this nation.