A FORMER MP has urged a British university to investigate allegations of racism made by 75 south Asian students.
Eastern Eye has access to a letter addressed to the vice-chancellor of Leicester’s De Montfort University (DMU) that contains significant charges of racism and discrimination against Indian students.
The statement was released by Keith Vaz, a former member of parliament for Leicester East and current chairman of the Integration Foundation.
The former minister for Europe said that his foundation “provides citizens and in particular diaspora communities, with access to decision-makers and enables individuals, organisations, and communities to understand issues of process and governance”.
He wrote a letter to the university head last month.
“I am writing to you today to bring to your attention an urgent and serious matter concerning alleged discrimination at DMU,” wrote Vaz.
“I have the written consent of 75 of your students.
“If not addressed, this matter has severe consequences for the university, including potential damage to its reputation, legal ramifications, and the loss of trust from prospective students and their families.”
Eastern Eye approached the university for comment.
A spokesperson for the university said: “De Montfort University operates clear, independent, and rigorous assessment processes, and we strongly refute these allegations.
“Inclusion and fairness are core to our values as an institution and we are confident we have treated students fairly and supported them to achieve their potential while ensuring that we adhere to the very highest academic standards.”
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