Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on February 24 strongly condemned the alleged racial harassment of three young women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, calling the episode “profoundly shameful and unacceptable” in a post on X. Scindia said a minor residential dispute had escalated into abuse and intimidation rooted in prejudice.
Scindia said he had spoken with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and had taken up the matter with the Commissioner of Delhi Police, urging immediate and stringent action. He added that an FIR has been registered and that he has been assured the accused will be apprehended at the earliest.
“Any injustice against our brothers and sisters from the Northeast will not be tolerated. Their safety and dignity are paramount,” Scindia wrote, reiterating the Centre’s commitment to ensuring protection and justice for people from the region residing across the country.
The minister’s response follows growing concerns about safety and discrimination faced by residents from the Northeast in urban centres. By raising the issue with both the state leadership and Delhi Police, Scindia has signalled a demand for prompt investigation and accountability in the reported Malviya Nagar incident.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/arunachal-pradesh/story/jyotiraditya-scindia-condemns-racial-harassment-of-arunachal-women-in-delhi-seeks-swift-action-1351029-2026-02-24?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-02-24 15:46:00
