‘Humko Indian Bolo’: Arunachal Pradesh Girl’s Viral Video After Being Called ‘Chinese’ Wins Hearts Online

A video of a 4-year-old girl from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, has gone viral on social media after she spoke about being called ‘Chinese’ because of her appearance. Karga Tinkle’s heartfelt response has sparked a wider conversation about identity, racial stereotypes and the experiences of people from Northeast India.

In the viral video, the young girl responded to someone who questioned whether she was ‘Chinese’. She firmly stated that she is Indian and explained that she feels angry and hurt when people question her nationality based on her facial features.

"Hum log Indian hain. Aap humko Chinese bolne se hum bohot gussa hotey hain, bohot dukhi hote hain. Humko Indian bolo. Hum India ka hai. Hum Itanagar mein rehte hai (We are from India. When you call us Chinese, we get very angry and very sad. Call us Indian. We are Indian. We live in Itanagar," the girl said innocently. Sugar Price Hike: Memes and Jokes Take Over Internet.

Viral Video Of Arunachal Girl Sparks Conversation On Identity

The emotional response from the child has struck a chord with social media users across the country. Many said the incident highlights the stereotyping and insensitive comments that people from Northeast India can face because of their appearance.

Arunachal Girl’s Response To Being Called ‘Chinese’ Melts Hearts

The video has also renewed conversations around India's ethnic and cultural diversity. The Northeast is home to several communities with distinct languages, traditions and histories, while being an integral part of India.

Many users expressed concern that a child felt the need to explain that she belongs to India.

The video of Karga Tinkle has been widely shared online, with several social media users praising the young girl for confidently standing up for her identity.

One user wrote, "The pain of this innocent little girl from Arunachal Pradesh is enough to shake the entire nation! When China shows us its eyes at our borders, it is these very people from Arunachal who bring us news of even the smallest actions of the enemy country... Our brothers and sisters from the Northeast are not one bit less patriotic than anyone else." ‘Shiv Ji Baithe Hain Kya?’: Viral Video Shows Woman Arguing With Devotees Chanting ‘Har Har Mahadev’ at Jain Site on Parasnath Hills.

Another commented, "The rest of India needs to understand that they are our part, our family. We can't say them like this. See how cutely she is saying she gets hurt when people call her Chinese. Please don't do that. They are our beloved brothers and sisters."

A third added, "No child should ever have to plead for recognition in her own country. Those who casually call Northeastern Indians “Chinese” or treat them as outsiders based on appearance are the ones creating this hurtful situation, and they need to stop. India's strength is its diversity."

Why Arunachal Girl’s Video Is Going Viral

The viral clip has resonated with many users because of the child's candid response to an experience that people from Northeast India have repeatedly spoken about. Social media reactions have focused on the need to recognise India's diversity and avoid assumptions about a person's nationality or identity based solely on their appearance.

Karga Tinkle's simple message, ‘Humko Indian bolo’, has consequently become the central line of the viral video, with users praising her confidence while calling for greater sensitivity towards people from the Northeast.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 22, 2026 03:44 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).