Dimapur, February 25 (MExN): Member of Parliament S Supongmeren Jamir has strongly condemned recent incidents of racial discrimination and physical assault against people from the Northeast in different parts of the country, describing them as “unacceptable and deeply concerning.”
Referring to reports, Jamir said a student from Nagaland was physically attacked at AIIMS Gorakhpur in Gorakhpur, while another incident involved racial abuse of Northeast girls in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi.
Stating that such acts have no place in a diverse democratic nation like India, the MP said targeting individuals on the basis of physical appearance, cultural identity or regional background violates the spirit of national unity and constitutional values.
Jamir said the Constitution of India guarantees equality and dignity to all citizens. He cited Article 14, which ensures equality before the law; Article 15, which prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth; Article 19, which guarantees freedom of expression and movement; and Article 21, which protects the right to life and personal liberty with dignity.
He emphasised that students from the Northeast contribute significantly to the country’s academic and cultural fabric and must feel safe wherever they study or work. He called for strict legal action against those responsible to prevent recurrence of such incidents.
The MP also urged authorities to strengthen awareness mechanisms, campus safety systems and rapid grievance redressal channels for Northeast students residing in metropolitan cities.
“India’s strength lies in its diversity. Any act of racial discrimination is not only an attack on an individual but an attack on the constitutional ethos of our nation,” Jamir said, appealing to civil society, student bodies and law enforcement agencies to work collectively to promote respect, harmony and national integration.
