New Delhi: Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar, an Indian-origin physician, has shared a troubling experience of racial discrimination she encountered while attending a Jason Derulo concert in Tirana, Albania. Her account, captured in a now-viral video, reveals a distressing encounter with a group of girls who targeted her with offensive remarks.Incident at the concertIn her video, Kshirsagar describes how, while waiting in line at the festival, a group of four girls abruptly cut in front of her. When she pointed out their behavior, they responded aggressively with racial slurs, telling her to go back to [her] country. The situation escalated as the girls laughed and continued their taunts, which Kshirsagar recounted with visible frustration.I was waiting in line, and a group of four girls just came up, cut the line, and when I pointed it out, they repeatedly told me to go back to my country, Kshirsagar explained. She added, And they laughed about it, called me their mother, and all of that jazz, and so yeah, I feel very welcome in Albania.Female Indian tourist is told to Go back to India by local girls at an Albanian Music festival. pic.twitter.com/8kJcsYSHd7— Posts By Feds (@SuspectFed) August 20, 2024Online reactionsThe video, shared on TikTok under the account @dr_pranoti, has garnered widespread attention, amassing over 4.4 million views on X (formerly Twitter) and generating thousands of comments. Supporters have praised Kshirsagar for her graceful handling of the situation, while others have used the incident to spark broader discussions about racial discrimination.One user encouraged Kshirsagar to just ignore the mean girls and have fun, while another applauded her for representing her country with dignity: She confronted this very politely. She represented her country in a wholesome manner. Conversely, some comments attempted to deflect by referencing immigration issues faced by Albanians. As the video continues to circulate, it underscores ongoing global conversations about racial intolerance and the need for greater empathy at international events.
