Goa, July 10 -- A far-right anti-immigration protester disrupted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia by shouting abusive slogans at him inside a Melbourne hotel shortly after the Indian leader arrived for his two-day visit. The same individual also attempted to interrupt Modi's address to the Indian diaspora at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium the following day, but his efforts failed as supporters drowned out the protest with music and celebrations.

The protester was identified as Hugo Lennon, a 22-year-old far-right influencer who reportedly operates online under the name "Auspill". Videos circulating on social media showed Lennon shouting anti-India and anti-immigration slogans from an upper floor of the hotel as Modi walked a...