The March was held in major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide under the banner “March for Australia.” The march targeted increasing immigration, especially from India.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that the Indian Government is closely monitoring the situation after anti-immigrant protests were held in Australia. This took place on August 31.
The March was held in major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide under the banner “March for Australia.” The march targeted increasing immigration, especially from India.
As per the police reports, in only Sydney, there were around 5,000 to 8,000 people who took part in the rally.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs Responds
When asked about the anti-immigration protests in Australia and singling out of Indians, Speaker Randhir Jaiswal responded, “We all are aware that anti-immigrant protests happened in several cities in Australia on the 31st of August.Our High Commissioner and Consulate Generals in Australia, were in regular touch with the Australian Government as also with our community members in this regard.”
“As you know, we have a large diaspora in Australia, almost about a million. Before the protests took place, our High Commission conveyed whatever concerns that were shared with them by the Indian community members to the Australian government. “
“In response, we actually received a formal response from the Australian side, where they acknowledged that the protests in Australia may be of concern for Australia’s diverse communities,” added Speaker Jaiswal.
“At the same time, we would have seen that senior leaders and politicians, both from the Australian government side and also from the opposition side, have issued statements supporting the multicultural identity of Australia. They’ve also recognised the role played by the Indian Australian community in the overall progress and development of Australia and they appreciate and acknowledge this role very much.”
“On our side, we continue to firmly believe that diversity is strength. We value a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia of which our people-to-people ties are a very important element and in fact it bolsters our strategic ties and the Government of India remains committed to securing the welfare and well-being of all Indians abroad and we are in touch with the Australian Government as also with the diaspora organisation in Australia in regard to developments which are happening,” he added.
