WATCH | Indian Consulate Officer In NY Screams At Visa Applicant. Simi Garewal Shares Viral Video
Simi Garewal shared a video on her Twitter handle, where she alleged that an Indian national was not able to get a visa from the embassy in New York because of behavoriual issue by consulate staff.
New Delhi: Indian embassies and consulates are like extended parts of India abroad. They serve the Indian citizens when in need in a foreign land. Such has been the narration so far but a video that went viral on social media platforms recently is raising a few eyebrows on the services provided by Embassy Officials.
Long-time TV host, actor, and celebrity Simi Garewal shared a video on her Twitter handle, where she alleged that an Indian national was not able to get a visa from the embassy in New York because of behavoriual issue by the consulate staff.
However, it is not clear from the video why the heated discussion took place between the two.
WATCH THE VIDEO:
On 24/11/2021. Indian embassy New York. Her father had died & she wanted a visa for India. This is the obnoxious behavior of an Indian officer in the New York Consulate towards her. @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @PMOIndia you can't ignore this. pic.twitter.com/7ckWXnJqP0
— Simi Garewal (@Simi_Garewal) November 30, 2021
As reaction poured in on social media handles, the dated video has been addressed by the Consulate General of India in New York, as per a tweet by them.
"We have taken note of the complaint. The Consulate maintains the highest standards of public service. This particular incident does not reflect either its norms or its guidelines of public functioning. The Consul General has personally reviewed the matter. Based on the information presented, it has been decided to institute disciplinary proceedings against the concerned officer," the note read.
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) November 27, 2021
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