Arunachal girl's 'Don't call us Chinese, we are Indians' plea against racism is viral

The clip showed the girl responding after a man asked if she was Chinese. She did not hesitate to tell him how the racist question made her feel.

Aap humko Chinese bolne se hum bohot gussa hotey hain, bohot dukhi hote hain. Hum Itanagar mein rehte hai (We are from India.

What Happened

When you call us Chinese, we get very angry and very sad. Rather than brushing off the question, the little girl explained why the label upset her and, in her simple but stern way, she made it clear where she belongs.

• For many from Arunachal Pradesh and other Northeastern states, questions about whether they are Chinese, Nepali or from another country are not merely innocent assumptions.

• Some users also offered words of comfort to the girl, saying she should never have to explain that she is Indian in the first place.

• Many people expressed affection for her earnest response, while others used her words to point out the racial stereotypes faced by people from the Northeast.

Key Details

The clip has been widely shared on Instagram and X, where users praised the child for speaking up with such clarity.

What Reports Say

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• Continued reporting by India Today as more details emerge