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UK-based scholar Francesca Orsini deported from Delhi over visa issues, sparking outcry over academic freedom and India’s global image.
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.
Orsini, a respected professor emerita at SOAS, was reportedly on a government "Black List" since March 2025.
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.
La académica Francesca Orsini, radicada en el Reino Unido, fue deportada de Delhi por cuestiones de visas, lo que provocó protestas sobre la libertad académica y la imagen global de la India.