Itanagar: Indian Youth Congress (IYC) general secretary Tarh Johny condemned the alleged racial abuse of a Tripura youth in a viral video and sought a thorough probe.The video allegedly involves social media content creator Aamir Shokeen. Johny called for strict legal action if the allegations are established.“The northeast is not a joke. Our identity is not a joke. Our dignity is not a joke,” he said, reiterating the need for zero tolerance towards racism and discrimination.In a statement, he said the alleged humiliation and use of racial stereotypes could not be dismissed as entertainment or a joke, calling the incident an affront to the dignity and identity of people from the northeast.Johny said people from the region faced racial profiling, stereotyping and discrimination across the country for decades. Such incidents, he added, reinforced the perception that they were treated as outsiders in their own country.He welcomed reports of police intervention and the registration of an FIR, urging authorities to conduct a fair and comprehensive investigation and take appropriate legal action if the allegations were substantiated.Calling for solidarity against discrimination, Johny said people from the northeast were equal citizens whose dignity, identity and constitutional rights must be respected.
