In recent events, a bold speech by a Mumbai-born law student called Viraansh Bhanushali at Oxford University is going viral all over social media. He grabbed everyone’s attention for his hard-hitting remarks on social media during an intense debate on India-Pakistan’s relations. The debate was held at Britain’s prestigious Oxford Union and it was his speech on Pakistan that led him to overnight fame. The motion of the debate was, “India’s Policy Towards Pakistan Is A Populist Disguise For Security Policy.” Read to know more about it here!
Who Is Viraansh Bhanushali?
The debate’s motion was: Viraansh described his personal anguish as a Mumbaikar from the Pakistan-sponsored terror strikes in 2008, spoke extensively about India’s policies toward Pakistan, and attacked the neighboring nation. He is a student at St Peter’s College, Oxford, Bhanushali gained fame after his speech on Pakistan went viral. He is a B.A. Jurisprudence, i.e., Law Studies in Europe student at the University of Oxford (2022-2026). Viraansh is currently a Chief of Staff to the Oxford Union President and has held roles like International Officer and Deputy Returning Officer at the Union.
Bhanushali said that experience has shown it is impossible to shame a country that feels no shame. Referring to major terror attacks on Indian soil, including Pathankot, Uri, and Pulwama, he criticized Pakistan and stated that a nation that shelters terrorist networks cannot claim any moral high ground.
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