Shillong, Feb. 24 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma stated that the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi's Malviya Nagar was "unacceptable", asserting that there is "no excuse" for disrespect in a diverse country like India.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, the Meghalaya Chief Minister said that the recent incident was "unfortunate" and that such incidents undermine the country's progress and unity.

"The recent incident that took place in Malviya Nagar (in Delhi) against our Northeast citizens from Arunachal Pradesh is unfortunate. It is something that is unacceptable in today's world. And the kind of language that was used, that kind of word that was used, is very sad, ...