‘We still don’t see ourselves’: as leaders court Indian-Australians, a new generation wants more than empty gestures

Khushaal Vyas says when the India travel ban was implemented, ‘it felt like our identity was on trial.’ Photograph: The Guardian

Every time he see’s one of Scott Morrison’s infamous “curry night” selfies, Khushaal Vyas can’t help but feel cynical.

Like many in the Indian-Australian community, Vyas initially welcomed the selfies, taking pride in a prime minister that appeared to respect Indian culture.