Pema Wang Thongdok’s Shanghai Ordeal Turns Into a Message of Unity
Pema Wang Thongdok, an Arunachal Pradesh native, recently faced a tough situation at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport. She was traveling from London to Japan with a transit in Shanghai when immigration officers refused to acknowledge her Indian passport. Why? Because her birthplace is Arunachal Pradesh—a region China often disputes.
Instead of backing down, Pema took to social media platform ‘X’ to share her story. She thanked supporters across India and fired back at online trolls, making it clear she won’t engage with negativity. Her powerful message? “We are one nation.” Pema’s courage not only shines a light on the challenges faced by people from India’s Northeast abroad, but also calls for unity at home.
Standing Up to Trolls, Inspiring a Nation
It’s sad that in 2024, people still need to prove their identity because of where they come from. But hey, trolls, you picked the wrong person! Pema’s response is both inspiring and a little savage—she’s not letting haters or border politics shake her Indian pride.
Let’s take a cue from Pema and remember: unity is always in style, and haters will never trend.
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