Sikkim Government Condemns Racial Abuse of Arunachal Women in Delhi, Seeks Swift Legal Action
Sikkim Government Condemns Racial Abuse of Arunachal Women in Delhi, Seeks Swift Legal Action
Gangtok, 23 Feb: The Government of Sikkim has strongly condemned an incident of racial abuse involving three young women from Arunachal Pradesh in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi. It calls for immediate legal action and a thorough investigation.
The incident reportedly occurred on February 20, 2026, after a video circulated widely on social media. According to reports, the confrontation started from a minor disagreement during the installation of an air conditioner at the women's rented home. What seemed like a routine dispute escalated into offensive and derogatory remarks aimed at the women's Northeastern identity.
In a statement on February 23, 2026, the Press Secretary to the Chief Minister of Sikkim described the alleged comments as deeply disturbing. These remarks go against the constitutional values of equality, dignity, and national unity. The statement stressed that discrimination or harassment based on ethnicity, appearance, or place of origin is not acceptable in a diverse and democratic nation like India.
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