‘I Am Indian, Not Chinese’: 4-Year-Old Tinkle Karga Gongo From Arunachal Hits Back at Online Comment, Video Goes Viral
Four-year-old Tinkle Karga Gongo from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, earned praise after videos of her asserting her Indian identity and singing Jana Gana Mana went viral. The young girl spoke out firmly after an online user misidentified her as Chinese, expressing that such assumptions anger her and emphasizing that she and her family are proud Indians.
A four-year-old girl from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, has drawn widespread praise across social media after videos asserting her Indian identity-and singing the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana-went viral. Tinkle Karga Gongo spoke out firmly after an online user misidentified her as Chinese, expressing that such assumptions make her angry and emphasizing that she and her family are proud Indians.
The incident began when her mother, Aiyum Karde, shared a routine clip of Tinkle asking for ice cream, in which the duo spoke in Hindi. An online commenter subsequently questioned why a "Chinese child" was speaking Hindi. Upon learning about the comment, Tinkle insisted on recording an immediate response to set the record straight. Viral Video: Young Kid From UP’s Banda Impresses Internet With His Hilarious Dialogue Delivery.
To reinforce her message and demonstrate her patriotism, Tinkle also sang Jana Gana Mana on video, ending the recitation with a confident "Jai Hind." The candid videos rapidly gained traction across major social media platforms, sparking national attention and a wave of supportive responses. Viral Child’s Resemblance to Virat Kohli Sparks Online Buzz; Fans Jokingly Ask ‘Is This Vamika Kohli?’ (Watch Video).
‘I Am Indian, Not Chinese’
Speaking to news agency ANI, Tinkle’s parents expressed joy over the massive outpouring of support, while pointing out the deeper national message behind her reaction. Her father condemned stereotyping against people from the Northeast, noting that no child or adult should face such comments, and expressed hope that his daughter's viral moment would encourage greater awareness and cultural sensitivity across mainstream India.
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