Australia PM Urges Senator to Apologise for Anti-Indian remarks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to apologise for her remarks alleging that large numbers of Indian migrants were admitted to Australia to benefit his Labor Party electorally. Albanese rejected the claim as false and said it had caused deep hurt within the Indian-Australian community.
Backlash From Community and Politicians
The comments drew strong criticism from community leaders and politicians across party lines. In New South Wales, Liberal state leader Mark Speakman personally apologised to Indian community representatives, distancing his branch from Price’s statement. Several Indian community organisations have also expressed anger, calling the remarks divisive.
Internal Party Tensions Surface
The fallout has sparked divisions within the Coalition. Some MPs condemned Price’s words as racist and demanded she retract them, while others defended her position. The controversy has added to tensions inside the party as it grapples with the political consequences.
