Indian Student in UK Faces Unresolved Harassment Amid Election Campaign

Satyam Surana, an Indian student at the London School of Economics, reported harassment and smears due to his pro-government views during college elections. Despite multiple complaints, substantial action remains pending after six months, raising concerns about the safety of vocal Indian students in foreign institutions.

Satyam Surana, an Indian student in the UK, has alleged a prolonged campaign of harassment and smears against him during college elections at the London School of Economics due to his pro-government views. Surana voiced concerns that, despite six months passing, no substantial steps have been taken.

In an interview with ANI, Surana detailed the ordeal he faced earlier this year, including death threats and bullying, which he attributes to anti-India and anti-Modi groups. Despite filing numerous complaints with various authorities, including the Indian government and his university, he said promises of action remain unfulfilled.

Surana, who previously gained attention for retrieving the Indian flag amid an attack on the Indian High Commission in the UK, described how his election campaign posters were defaced, and malicious efforts were made to associate him with the BJP to derail his electoral chances. He expressed fears for new Indian students who might become targets of similar harassment.

(With inputs from agencies.)