On February 24, 2026, the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, expressed deep concern over the recent racial harassment incident faced by three young women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi. Scindia spoke with the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, and the Commissioner of Delhi Police, seeking immediate and stringent action. Assurance was given that strict action will be taken and the accused will be apprehended swiftly. Scindia reiterated the government's zero tolerance stance against injustice towards citizens from the North Eastern Region and affirmed the paramount importance of their safety and dignity. The release was posted by PIB Delhi at 5:09 PM on February 24, 2026. The Release ID is 2232220 and the visitor counter shows 207.
Key Entities Referenced
Arunachal Pradesh: Indian state where the victims of racial harassment are from.
Delhi: City in India where the racial harassment incident occurred.
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER): Indian government ministry responsible for the development of the North Eastern Region.
Jyotiraditya Scindia: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) who addressed the incident.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Speaks with
Arunachal Pradesh CM and Delhi Police
Commissioner on Incident of Racial Harassment
Union Minister Reiterates Zero Tolerance Against
Discrimination
Posted On: 24 FEB 2026 5:09PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, has expressed
deep concern over the recent incident of racial harassment faced by three young women from Arunachal
Pradesh in South Delhi.
Terming the incident as “profoundly shameful” and “unacceptable in today’s world,” the Minister
emphasised that prejudice and intimidation rooted in discrimination have no place in society and must be
dealt with firmly.
Shri Scindia spoke over telephone with the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, and the
Commissioner of Delhi Police, and sought immediate and stringent action in the matter. He has been
assured that strict action will be taken and that the accused will be apprehended swiftly.
Reiterating the Government’s commitment, Shri Scindia stated that any injustice against citizens from the
North Eastern Region will not be tolerated and that their safety and dignity remain paramount.
Deeply disturbed by the racial harassment faced by three young women from
Arunachal Pradesh in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. A minor residential issue
escalating into abuse and intimidation rooted in prejudice is profoundly shameful.
Spoke with Hon’ble CM of Arunachal…
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) February 24, 2026
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