Racial Abuse of Northeast Women in Delhi Highlights Ongoing Discrimination Amid Cultural Recognition

In Delhi's Malviya Nagar, three women from Arunachal Pradesh faced racial abuse and public humiliation after a dispute over air conditioner installation debris, with neighbors accusing them of running a massage parlour. This incident highlights ongoing discrimination against Northeast Indians despite cultural contributions like the popularization of momo in Delhi. Meanwhile, filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi from Manipur received international acclaim, underscoring contrasting experiences of recognition and prejudice faced by people from the region.