Australia’s Curry Protest Against Racism

Australia’s Curry Protest Against Racism

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Australians ____________________-fest on February 23rd to protest against recent racist attacks on Indians. Thousands went to Indian restaurants ____________________ the country’s Indians. Diners included leading politicians and celebrities. The ‘Vindaloo Against Violence’ campaign attracted 10,000 diners to restaurants across Australia’s Victoria state. Victorian leader John Brumby said: "The Vindaloo against Violence initiative is a unique opportunity ____________________ a message that the actions of a few will ____________________ the reputation of Melbourne as a peaceful and friendly city." Restaurant owners reported they ____________________. Australian expatriates all around the world also ____________________ having an Indian meal for lunch.

A number ____________________ Indians in Melbourne has damaged the reputation of Australia's second most populous city. These ____________________ graduate student Nitin Garg at the beginning of this year. The violence has ____________________ among the Indian community. This has affected political relations between the two countries. Australia ____________________ year when an Indian newspaper printed a cartoon showing an Australian police officer as a member of the Ku Klux Klan. There has also been ____________________ number of students wishing to study in Australia. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said he hoped the event would help mend relations. He ____________________ visiting a curry house.

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