The National Peoples’ Party (NPP) Nagaland has strongly condemned the recent racially motivated attack on two youths from the Northeast in Delhi, calling the incident “extremely disturbing and sickening.”
The victims, one from Manipur and another from Assam, were reportedly assaulted by a group of youths while walking in a park near Saket Court in Delhi two days ago.
In a statement, the NPP Nagaland unit echoed the sentiments of NPP National President and Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, who said: “Angered by the repeated attacks on people from the Northeast in mainland India. The physical assault on two individuals from Manipur and Assam near Saket Court in Delhi is extremely disturbing and sickening. Racial bullying must not be accepted as the new normal and authorities must take immediate and stringent action against those responsible.”
K James Vizo, Vice President and Chief Spokesperson of NPP Nagaland, highlighted that racial discrimination against people from the Northeast “remains a serious concern and must be addressed firmly.” He appealed to the authorities and law enforcement agencies to take “strict and immediate measures to curb such discriminatory acts and ensure the safety and dignity of all citizens.”
The party also stressed the importance of fostering awareness about the history, culture, and contributions of Northeast India, recommending that greater emphasis be placed on the region in school curricula and national awareness programs.
NPP Nagaland reiterated that “India’s strength lies in its diversity” and called upon all sections of society to work together to build “a nation based on respect, harmony, and inclusiveness,” aiming to remove the sense of alienation between people of the Northeast and the mainland.
The party described the repeated attacks on Northeastern citizens as “deeply disturbing and going against the spirit of unity, equality, and brotherhood that binds the diverse people of India.”