Delhi Content Creator Apologises After Racist Remarks Against Tripura Man Sparks Outrage, Rijiju Reacts

Content creator Amir Shokeen issued an apology saying that the video is “scripted” and that the man was a known person. Shokeen said that the video was made for “fun’ and was not intended to hurt the sentiments of any community. This comes after a controversy erupted in Tripura after a video featuring him and a man circulated widely on social media. The video was shared on Tuesday, where an influencer identified as Amir Shokeen was seen taunting the man over his ethnicity.

The video showed Shokeen asking the man if he is the president of a neighbouring country. He then further mocks the man when he replies he is an Indian.

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This evil man will be punished. There was delay in lodging the official complaint but Delhi Police and Tripura Police will teach him a hard lesson. People who tolerate such wicked behavior in the society are also responsible for the spread of hatred. https://t.co/EnmaPFCE3x

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) October 21, 2026

What did Shokeen say in the apology

The Delhi-based social media influencer later shared an apology video. He said, "I had no intention of saying anything bad about anyone. If anyone felt bad, I apologise from the bottom of my heart. I respect everyone," Shokeen stated. In a secondary message directed to the region, he added, "My brothers from Tripura, I apologise to all of you with folded hands. Brotherhood is top priority. I am sorry."

Kiren Rijiju Reacts To Incident

Reacting to the incident, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "This evil man will be punished. There was a delay in lodging the official complaint, but Delhi Police and Tripura Police will teach him a hard lesson," he said.

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"People who tolerate such wicked behaviour in the society are also responsible for the spread of hatred," the minister added.
The controversy prompted Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha to direct the state's DGP to coordinate with the Delhi Police, while leaders cutting across party lines have demanded action against the content creator.

Earlier, a complaint has also been lodged with the Tripura Police accusing Shokeen of racial harassment, cyberbullying and making derogatory remarks against the state's indigenous communities.