Former Australian Senator: Diplomat’s RSS Visit “Deeply Shameful”

Over 1300 sign petition demanding High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell resign

The relationship between India and Australia is robust and has a long positive history based on our mutual values of democracy, freedom, equality, respect for human rights, and treating people equally regardless of their race, ethnicity, or religious beliefs. I’m sure you’ll agree that both our nations hold these values very dear to our souls as we partner and build on our relationship in the 21st century.

Against the backdrop of this context, it was a matter of utter dismay and disappointment for many liberal Indians who believe in these shared values to see you providing legitimacy to the RSS — an organization that preaches radical Hindutva, doesn’t believe in the India of a secular India, has been know to idolize the Nazi ideology, and runs quasi-militant outfits that have often been charged with participating in communal riots and running campaigns against the religious minorities of India.

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Friedrich is a freelance journalist and analyst of South Asian affairs. Learn more about him at www.PieterFriedrich.com.

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Pieter Friedrich

Friedrich is a freelance journalist and analyst of South Asian affairs. Learn more about him at www.PieterFriedrich.com.