Australia Protest 2025: Indian Man Heckled at Anti-Immigration Rally, Says ‘I Came Here for the Right Reasons’ Amid 500+ Demonstrators
A viral video from Australia shows an Indian man being booed and interrupted while speaking at an anti-immigration protest
A video showing an Indian man getting heckled mid-speech at an anti-immigration protest in Australia is going viral on social media. The video, shared on Instagram, opens with an Australian man introducing the speaker to a crowd of protesters. “Our next guest is a foreigner. He looks like a foreigner. And he said he wanted to speak,” the host says as boos ripple through the audience. He adds, “He’s just like me, he became a citizen.”
The Indian man then steps up and begins his address, acknowledging the hostility in the crowd. “Yes, I am a brown man. Yes, I am an immigrant from India. I came here for the right reasons,” he says, as protesters continue booing in the background.
The Indian man, however, continues to address the crowd, arguing that immigration should be about contributing to society, not demanding concessions. “Immigration is about not taking but giving. Not demanding but respecting,” he says. “But what I see happening today, this is not immigration. This is an open door policy. Anyone can come in, claim a spot and demand that Australia change for them. They are not blending into our culture, they are not protecting our freedom. They are twisting it,” the man tells the crowd.
As he continues, boos grow louder. Suddenly, an Australian protester interrupts him, grabbing the microphone and heckling him mid-speech. The disruption sparks chaos on stage, cutting the Indian man’s remarks short.
The video was shared on Instagram by a user who goes by the handle “australian.guard”. HT.com cannot independently verify the authenticity of the incident.
The video has gone viral on social media, racking up millions of views. It has drawn mixed reactions online.
Reacting to the video, one user wrote, “He may be genuine and a rare Indian that actually has adopted our ways and respect our culture and beliefs and if that is true I applaud him… he was saying all the right things… but unfortunately for him way too many of his countrymen and women have come here now in mass and refuse to assimilate which is giving a few good ones a bad name. I think he deserved the chance to talk and then from there a chance to show his actions.”
“this man was making sense. but the situation has gone too far, we want them all to go home,” commented another.
“I can’t tell if they’re booing him or booing with him. I don’t mind immigrants, but as long as they respect our culture, laws, and assimilate and provide for this country!” expressed a third user.
Australia’s growing debate over immigration took a dramatic turn during an anti-immigration protest in Sydney, where an Indian man was heckled while attempting to share his perspective. The protest, attended by over 500 demonstrators, highlighted the deepening divide on migration policies in the country.
According to eyewitnesses, the Indian man stepped forward during the rally to express his belief that migrants contribute positively to Australian society. Holding a placard that read “I came here for the right reasons”, he attempted to explain that skilled migrants bring economic value, cultural diversity, and hard work to the nation.
However, as soon as he began speaking, a section of the crowd booed and shouted him down. Video footage, widely shared on social media, shows the man trying to remain calm despite aggressive heckling. He eventually walked away, escorted by a small group of supporters who urged the protesters to hear him out.
The protest was organized by a coalition of right-wing groups demanding stricter immigration controls. Their key concerns included:
Rising competition in the job market
Pressure on housing and infrastructure
Cultural and social integration challenges
Alleged strain on welfare and public services
Placards with slogans like “Protect Australian Jobs” and “Close the Borders” dominated the scene. While the demonstration was largely peaceful, moments of hostility — such as the heckling incident — sparked heated debate both offline and online.
Before being drowned out, the Indian speaker managed to say:
“I came here for the right reasons. I work hard, I pay my taxes, and I respect this country. Immigrants like me are not here to take away jobs — we are here to build a better future together.”
His remarks resonated with many Australians who later took to social media to defend him, arguing that immigration has been a backbone of Australia’s multicultural identity.
Advocacy groups and migrant communities condemned the heckling, calling it a sign of rising intolerance.
Prominent politicians and academics stressed that skilled migration fuels Australia’s economy, especially in sectors like healthcare, construction, and technology.
Anti-immigration activists defended their stance, claiming that unchecked migration creates housing shortages, wage suppression, and cultural clashes.
Some protesters argued that their frustration is directed not at individuals but at government policies they view as unsustainable.
The incident quickly went viral, sparking thousands of comments on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. Hashtags like #AustraliaProtest, #ImmigrationDebate, and #IndianMigrant trended nationwide.
Supporters praised the Indian man’s courage, calling him a “voice of reason amid hate.”
Critics maintained that he failed to acknowledge the struggles of native Australians facing rising costs of living.
Migration experts highlighted that this protest reflects broader tensions:
Australia’s population growth has been heavily driven by immigration, contributing significantly to GDP.
Housing affordability crisis has intensified, with many Australians blaming rising rents and property prices on migration levels.
Political landscape: Immigration is expected to be a key election issue in 2025, with parties sharply divided on whether to tighten or expand entry.
Professor Laura McKenzie, a sociologist at the University of Sydney, noted:
“This incident is symbolic of the clash between Australia’s proud multicultural legacy and its current economic anxieties. The question is whether the nation can balance both.”
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