Irish President Michael D Higgins shared unambiguous convictions for the recent increase in Vioent attacks on the Indian community in his country. In a strongly formulated statement, President Higgins noted that Ireland was formed by “migration”, and urged “that shared human experience should remain at the core of how we (Ireland’s natives) treated those who came here.”
In his statement attached with moral beliefs and historical reflection of Higgins, he called racist attacks on Indians “contemptible” and said that “stands in a sharp contradiction with the values we as people weigh.” He stressed that such behavior “reduces all of us” and obscures the immense contributions that the Indians contributed to Irish societies.
What made President Ireland’s notes?
Irish President’s comments have come after three disturbing attacks on Indians in recent weeks. In July, the Indian man in Dublin stabbed, stripped naked, and left the bleeding on the street by a group of teenagers while praying.
On August 6, another Indian man was beaten and robbed while working on a bike in Dublin. On the same day, a group of boys was stamped and verbally abused by a six -year -old Indian girl in Waterford.
President Higgins said that these racist attacks were not isolated incidents, but actions that corrode the principles of hospitality and friendship, which have long been characterized by Irish identity signs.
What did Higgins say about the Indian community in Ireland?
The Irish President expressed “deep gratitude” for “immense contribution” that the Indian community contributed to Irish public life – especially in medicine, nursing, care professions, culture, business and business.
President Higgins described his presence as a “source of enrichment and generosity” and remembered the historical ties between two nations, including shared struggles for independence, the role of Irish Margaret Cousins in establishing a conference on all India and cooperation during the Constitution of both countries.
Why is migration central to Irish values, according to Higgins?
Higgins drew a sharp parallel between the Irish past and its presence and noted that the generation of Irish emigrants carried their culture abroad and often depended on the kindness of foreigners.
“This shared human experience should remain in the heart of how we treat those who have lost their lives,” he said, warning he would forget that it would “lose some of himself.”
President Higgins warned against “poisoning” of public spaces, including social media, with hateful speeches and stimulating violence, and said that such reports not only harm individuals, but disrupt “the most basic and lasting instincts of Irria”.
These instincts, emphasized by Higgins, are rooted in hospitality, friendship and care for others – and have to “without exception” to all those who are part of Irish society.
India’s Day celebrations in Ireland postponed tension
With regard to the attacks of Ireland’s Council, India announced the postponement of its annual “India” celebrations in Dublin, which traditionally took place around Indian Independence Day. Prashant Shukla, President Shukla, said the current climate “does not contribute” to the safe organization of the event.
Shukla’s comments followed at a meeting with the Irish Deputy Prime Minister Tanaist Simon Harris, who condemned violence and appreciated the “very positive contribution” of the Indian community to the country. The Council will review the situation before determining the new event date.
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