29/12/2025
The brutal killing of Anjel Chakwa in Uttarakhand is not just a tragedy—it is a national disgrace. A young man from Tripura, a proud Indian, was racially abused, dehumanized with slurs like “Chinese” and “momo,” and ultimately murdered.
This was not an isolated act of violence; it was the culmination of ignorance, prejudice, and a failure of our society to recognize and respect its own diversity.
I completely agree with Shashi Tharoor ji.
The brutal killing of Anjel Chakwa in Uttarakhand is not just a tragedy—it is a national disgrace. A young man from Tripura, a proud Indian, was racially abused, dehumanized with slurs like “Chinese” and “momo,” and ultimately murdered. This was not an isolated act of violence; it was the culmination of ignorance, prejudice, and a failure of our society to recognize and respect its own diversity.
It is shocking, and deeply shameful, that racism is rising in North India, often cloaked in casual mockery or systemic neglect. The Northeast, with its rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions, is not a distant appendage to the Indian identity; it is central to it. Yet, people from the region are routinely subjected to racial profiling, exclusion, and abuse. This must end.
We must demand justice for Anjel, not only in the courts, but in the conscience of the nation. His death must not be reduced to a statistic or a fleeting headline. It must ignite a movement for education, empathy, and reform. Schools must teach the histories and cultures of all Indian communities. Media must portray Northeast Indians with dignity. And society must unlearn its biases.
Political leaders must speak out. Religious leaders must speak up. Silence is complicity. I call upon those who claim to uphold dharma to remember that Hinduism, at its core, is a tradition of pluralism & inclusion. It is a civilization that has embraced difference for millennia, welcoming tribes, castes, languages, and faiths into its fold. To be Hindu is to honor the sacredness of every human being, regardless of appearance or origin.
Let us mourn Anjel Chakwa not only with words, but with action. Let us build a society where no Indian is made to feel foreign in their own land.
