Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, expressed deep concern over a recent incident of alleged racial harassment involving three young women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi. Scindia termed the incident “profoundly shameful” and “unacceptable,” emphasizing that prejudice, intimidation, and discrimination have no place in society and must be dealt with sternly.
Scindia spoke with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha over the phone, seeking immediate and stringent action. Assured of swift apprehension of the accused, he reiterated the Union government’s commitment to the safety and security of women, emphasizing that any injustice against citizens from the Northeastern region would not be tolerated.
Earlier on Tuesday, Chief Minister Pema Khandu strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse and humiliation of the three women in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar. He urged the Delhi Police Commissioner to ensure prompt and strict action against the perpetrators. Leaders from various political backgrounds, including Neghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Congress Lok Sabha MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, and Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba from Sikkim, along with several organizations and public figures, also condemned the incident.
