A woman from Meghalaya, in a social media video, claimed that she was subjected to alleged racist comments by groups of men in two incidents in the Capital within a span of hours. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the woman to file a complaint with the North East cell of the Delhi Police. According to the woman, the two incidents — one that happened in Kamla Nagar and other inside a Delhi Metro train — happened the same day. In the video, the woman, who identifies herself from Meghalaya, narrates how a group men sitting on a scooter allegedly called her “Ching Chong” as she passed by them in Kamla Nagar. As she turned around, they laughed at her. She then went to a Tibetan shop to pack food, still trying to process what just happened. “I didn’t even feel like eating anything. I just booked a cab and left. Inside the Metro, I was still thinking. and regretting not saying anything. And then, some people were coming inside the Metro, and one of the guys again said “Ching Chong China” and laughed,” she said. “This was the second time in one day. I have been to other countries, but they never made me feel like I don’t belong there. Today, in my own country, fellow Indians made me feel like I don’t belong here,” she added. Rijiju urged her to approach the police. “Dear sister, sadly such loony people do exist. Next time, capture their photos and report to Delhi Police NE Cell. Govt has created a Special Police Unit to take action against any atrocity or unlawful act against North East people. No one should disrespect people from other States in India. Treat all human beings as equals!” he posted on social media.
