<p><br />Condemning the racist attacks on Indian students in Australia, senior BJP leader L K Advani on Monday demanded ''effective steps'' by the authorities of that country and asked the Centre to make ''diplomatic efforts'' to ensure safety and well-being of its students.</p>.<p>"I am appalled by, and strongly condemn, a series of racist attacks in recent weeks on Indian students studying in Australia," Advani said in a press statement.</p>.<p>About 95,000 Indian students study in Australia.</p>.<p>The senior leader said the responsibility of ensuring the safety of Indians in Australia rests squarely with the government of that country.</p>.<p>"BJP demands effective steps by the authorities in Australia, including quick and deterrent action against those involved in the attacks, to instill a feeling of safety among the students and immigrant Indians in the country," he said.</p>.<p>Advani urged the UPA government to make "sustained diplomatic efforts to ensure their safety, security and well-being".</p>.<p>Terming racism as a "blot on humanity", the BJP leader said, "It is unfortunate that this accursed relic of the past has been allowed to survive in Australia"</p>
<p><br />Condemning the racist attacks on Indian students in Australia, senior BJP leader L K Advani on Monday demanded ''effective steps'' by the authorities of that country and asked the Centre to make ''diplomatic efforts'' to ensure safety and well-being of its students.</p>.<p>"I am appalled by, and strongly condemn, a series of racist attacks in recent weeks on Indian students studying in Australia," Advani said in a press statement.</p>.<p>About 95,000 Indian students study in Australia.</p>.<p>The senior leader said the responsibility of ensuring the safety of Indians in Australia rests squarely with the government of that country.</p>.<p>"BJP demands effective steps by the authorities in Australia, including quick and deterrent action against those involved in the attacks, to instill a feeling of safety among the students and immigrant Indians in the country," he said.</p>.<p>Advani urged the UPA government to make "sustained diplomatic efforts to ensure their safety, security and well-being".</p>.<p>Terming racism as a "blot on humanity", the BJP leader said, "It is unfortunate that this accursed relic of the past has been allowed to survive in Australia"</p>