Students criticize India for not extending visas

KABUL (TOLOnews): A number of Afghan students who were previously studying in India and are now residing in their country criticize the Indian government for not extending their visas.
They said that their studies have remained incomplete, and despite continuous efforts, they have been unable to secure their visas.
Sayed Mahboob Hashemi, who was studying for his Master’s degree, said that he came to Kabul for a short period and has since been unable to return to India to continue his studies.
Mahboob Hashemi told TOLOnews: “It took a month for me to receive my visa, and when we came to Kabul, the government collapsed, and flights were halted.”
Zaman Ali Haidari, a student, said: “We find ourselves in a state of uncertainty because we have both paused our studies and lost our jobs. My request from both governments is to facilitate our return.”
Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education has requested cooperation in solving the visa challenges of Afghan teachers and students in India during a meeting with the Deputy of UNAMA and the head of UNESCO.
Najibullah Rahmati, a student, said: “Today, Afghan students who are stuck in Afghanistan are in a state of uncertainty, and their visas are not being extended by India.”
Previously, the Islamic Emirate had stated that they were in contact with Indian authorities to find a suitable solution for the challenges faced by Afghan students in India.