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flag UK-based scholar Francesca Orsini deported from Delhi over visa issues, sparking outcry over academic freedom and India’s global image.

flag The deportation of UK-based Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini from Delhi airport over alleged visa issues has sparked national and international concern, with critics including Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and historian Ramachandra Guha condemning the move as damaging to India’s academic reputation and indicative of government overreach. flag Orsini, a respected professor emerita at SOAS, was reportedly on a government "Black List" since March 2025. flag The incident has raised alarms about visa enforcement practices, academic freedom, and India’s image as a welcoming destination for global scholars, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability in immigration decisions.

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