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Delhi Influencer Racially Abuses Tripura Man, Kiren Rijiju Calls Him "Evil"

Reported by NDTV 22 Oct 2026, 2:01 am IST 1 min read

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Kiren Rijiju's remarks came after a purported video showing content creator Amir Shokeen allegedly making racially derogatory remarks against a youth from Tripura went viral on social media, triggering widespread condemnation across the Northeast.

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Section: India
Places: Tripura, Delhi
First reported by: NDTV
Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026, 2:01 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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