Racist Attacks On People From Northeast Being Dealt Strictly: Centre
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The Home Ministry said the government has continuously been educating people about the northeast region
As COVID-19 spread in cities, many instances of racial slur against the people of northeast came to light following which the Home Ministry asked states to act strictly. The Home Ministry today told the Lok Sabha that the government has taken steps to ensure safety of people from the northeast.
"A few such cases were reported to this ministry and all the state and Union Territory governments were requested to sensitise the law enforcement agencies to take appropriate action as per law in any case of harassment," Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai told the Lok Sabha.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sought a clarification from the ministry whether the government has any proposal or legal recommendations to deal with hate comments, gestures and racial acts faced by them. He asked the government to share details.
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