Congress MP Highlights Safety Issues for Indian Students Overseas
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Cong MP raises alarm over attacks on Indian students abroad, exorbitant Dubai airfares
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News18•11-03-2026, 17:30
Cong MP raises alarm over attacks on Indian students abroad, exorbitant Dubai airfares
•Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil expressed concern in Rajya Sabha over attacks on Indian students abroad and high airfares from Dubai.
•He cited an incident where 4 Indian students were seriously injured in knife attacks in Russia, leading to protests by the All India Medical Student Association.
•MEA data shows 350 student complaints in 2025, with 200 from Russia, attributing the trend to expensive education in India.
•Gohil criticized airlines for 'looting' Indians returning from Dubai amidst West Asia tensions with exorbitant fares, unlike other nations providing facilities.
•Cong MP Jebi Mather separately highlighted the urgent need for transparency in organ donation, citing inspiring stories from Kerala.