Francesca Orsini furore shows perils of visa vigilantes
Professor Francesca Orsini’s visa denial sparks debate. The incident raises questions about India’s stance on foreign scholars and its liberal inheritance. The govt’s focus shifts towards science and technology, potentially impacting liberal arts engagement. This approach risks sending mixed signals globally. National security decisions should not be influenced by social media
Now that the furore over the denial of entry to Professor Francesca Orsini, a reputed Hindi scholar based in the UK, has settled down, it is worthwhile to explore some of the issues the controversy has thrown up.
