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Delhi Creator Faces Action After Alleged Racial Abuse of Northeast Youth
A Delhi-based content creator is facing scrutiny following allegations of making racially derogatory comments toward a youth from Tripura in a video that circulated widely online. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for strict action against the creator.
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A controversy has erupted after a video purportedly showing content creator Amir Shokeen making racially abusive remarks toward a northeast Indian went viral across social media platforms. The incident has drawn the attention of senior government officials, with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju weighing in on the matter and demanding accountability.
The video, which surfaced online, allegedly depicts the Delhi-based creator directing derogatory racial comments at a youth from Tripura. The content quickly gained traction on various social media channels, prompting public outrage and calls for action against the creator.
Rijiju's intervention underscores growing concerns about online harassment and racial discrimination targeting individuals from India's northeastern states. The minister's remarks indicate that authorities are taking the matter seriously and are considering appropriate measures in response to the allegations.
The incident highlights persistent issues of discrimination faced by people from the northeast and raises questions about accountability in the digital content creation space. As the matter gains prominence, there is mounting pressure on platforms and authorities to address such incidents promptly.
Photo: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju (centre) with Arjun Ram Meghwal (left) addressing the media in New Delhi, July 2024. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, via Wikimedia Commons (GODL-India).