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From Refugee Camp to PhD: AS Vijitharan's Journey of Resilience and Triumph

Reported by The New Indian Express 17 Oct 2026, 6:14 am IST 1 min read

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AS Vijitharan, a Sri Lankan refugee who recently completed his PhD in Political Science, narrates his educational journey, social and economic hurdles including citizenship

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Section: India
Places: Tamil Nadu
First reported by: The New Indian Express
Reporter: anusree pv
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 6:14 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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