This Article is From Jun 02, 2009

Indians in Australia blame Indian media

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Melbourne:

Blaming the media in India of blowing out of proportion the issue of Indian students being attacked in Australia, leaders of the community on Tuesday said it was time for the fourth estate to "chill down" as Canberra has shown "excellent sensitivity" towards the matter.

Leaders of the community hailed the efforts being taken by Australia to curb violence against Indian students in Victoria and said the Government needs to be given some time to execute its plan of action.

They also felt that the continued media coverage could overcast the real issues faced by Indian students.

Yadhu Singh, Sydney-based cardiologist, said the message of the safety of Indian students has reached "clearly and loudly" to the highest level in Australia.

"Indian media is in some hysteria. They need to Chill down now. We need to give them (Australians) some time to execute action plan," he said.

Echoing his views, Primus chief Ravi Bhatia said the Australian government has shown "excellent sensitivity" towards the issue by announcing a slew of measures like Harmony march, reforms in the state sentencing law and setting up of Task Force to deal with attacks on Indian students.

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