Mon Mar 31 13:42:17 UTC 2025: ## US Revokes Visas of Indian Students Over Campus Activism
**Washington, D.C. – March 31, 2025** – The U.S. State Department has confirmed the revocation of student visas for a number of individuals, including Indian citizens, citing concerns over campus activism. While the department declined to confirm specific numbers due to privacy and ongoing investigations, reports indicate that hundreds of Indian students received revocation notices.
The State Department spokesperson explained that visa revocations are routine when new information suggests a visa holder is no longer eligible. They emphasized that all visa applicants undergo extensive security vetting throughout the visa’s validity. The revocations appear to be linked to participation in pro-Palestine protests and alleged ties to the militant group Hamas.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified the situation, stating that while the U.S. reserves the right to revoke visas for activities counter to U.S. foreign policy, minor grievances wouldn’t result in such action. He drew a distinction between voicing concerns about issues like “paper straws” and participating in organized campus movements that disrupt university activities. He stressed that a visa is not a guaranteed right.
The names of at least two Indian citizens, Ranjini Srinivasan and Badar Khan Suri, have been publicly linked to recent visa revocations. The situation is raising concerns among Indian students in the U.S.
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