Kohima: The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has expressed profound grief and strong condemnation over the death of Anjel Chakma, a young student from Tripura who passed away on December 26, 2025. The party described the incident as a stark reminder of the persistent racism faced by people from the Northeast within India.
In a statement issued on Friday, the NPCC said the tragic death has once again exposed “deep-rooted and systemic discrimination” against citizens from the Northeastern region. The party particularly criticised remarks reportedly made by a Dehradun DSP official, who allegedly dismissed racist slurs such as “Chinky,” “Chinese,” or “momo” as remarks made “in jest” rather than racial abuse.
Calling the statement “deeply insensitive and irresponsible,” the NPCC asserted that any comment targeting a person’s ethnicity, physical appearance, skin colour, or place of origin constitutes racism. “Trivialising such slurs normalises discrimination and reinforces the dangerous notion that people from the North East are somehow less Indian,” the statement said.
The NPCC also highlighted the reported last words of Anjel Chakma, quoting: “I am not Chinese… I am Indian” , describing it as a “searing indictment of collective failure.”
The party questioned why citizens from the Northeast continue to be forced to assert their Indianness in their own country.
The party expressed its solidarity with the bereaved family and demanded accountability in the case. The party further called for sensitivity training for law enforcement agencies and strict action against all forms of racial discrimination.
The NPCC reiterated its demand for justice for Anjel Chakma and respect and equality for the people of the Northeast.
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