The India Days celebrations scheduled for this weekend in Dublin was postponed over “fears of safety” in the backdrop of rising violence against Indians.
Scheduled for Sunday, the Indian diaspora has been organising the event with the support of the Irish government since 2015. The annual event marks the Indian Independence Day on August 15
India Day in Ireland postponed following 'spate of attacks' on community pic.twitter.com/UpUR9jbkpQ
— Irish Daily Mirror (@IrishMirror) August 12, 2025
“We feel that the situation at the moment for holding India Day is not conducive,” said Prashant Shukla, co-chairman of the India Ireland Council, adding that the decision was "very difficult" but necessary to ensure safety of the community.
The decision was taken after Shukla met Irish Deputy PM Simon Harris on Monday. Harris, who is also the foreign minister, condemned the "despicable acts of violence and racism" against the Indian community. He also thanked the diaspora for their "very positive" contribution to Ireland.
Last week, the Indian embassy in Dublin warned citizen to avoid deserted areas, especially during odd hours. It also posted emergency contact details for Indian citizens. They can call on 08994 23734 or email at cons.dublin@mea.gov.in.
On July 31, Santosh Yadav, a businessman of Indian origin, said he was the victim of an "unprovoked racist" attack after six teens allegedly thrashed him near his Dublin apartment. He was reportedly left bleeding and suffered a fracture in the cheekbone.
An Amazon employee of Indian origin, 40, was stabbed in the face in Tallaght, Dublin, on July 19, just three weeks after he arrived in Ireland.
In another incident, two passengers attacked an Indian taxi driver with a broken bottle, telling him to "go back to your country".
