India, March 25 -- A city council meeting in Frisco quickly became the focal point of a heated debate over immigration and the H‑1B visa programme, but one resident used her time to counter misleading narratives and call for calm. Neha Suratran, an Indian‑origin resident who has lived in Texas since 2016, spoke passionately to city leaders and fellow residents, urging them to base discussions on facts rather than fear and misinformation.

Council chambers, usually reserved for local policy issues, saw residents voice strong opinions on H‑1B visas - a federal work visa that allows American employers to hire specialised foreign workers. Some have framed the programme as problematic or unfair, even linking it to assumptions...