Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Deportation of Hindi Scholar Francesca Orsini, Calls for Greater Tolerance Toward Foreign Academics

Nov 02, 2025 06:53 pm CST

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized the deportation of Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini from India, arguing that the country needs to show greater tolerance toward foreign academics. Orsini, a professor emerita at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, was denied entry and deported for alleged visa violations, sparking debate about India's treatment of international scholars.