An Indian faces Racist comments by an 5-year-old in Singapore

An Indian faces Racist comments by an 5-year-old in Singapore
  • Vijayan, who grew up on the outskirts of Bendemeer Kampung, describes himself as " a local breed Indian man"
  • Vijayan questions what "One People, One Nation, One Singapore" means
  • Parents should educate their children and the way they are brought up matters

A Singaporean Indian decided to share his grievance about racism he encountered in Singapore. His post on Facebook opened up a dialogue that exposed how Indians are treated in Singapore.

Vijayan Superamaniam shared that the incident happened on June 15 while he was on his way to work at Changi Airport. After boarding the train at Pasir Ris, he sat on a 'non-reserved' seat. Despite having too many stuff to carry, Vijayan decided to give up his seat to a mother and her child, said theindependent.sg report.

Vijayan said that the child who was about 5 years old, looked at him and chuckled to her mother, "Mummy, Appu neh Neh, Black Black Man" and her mother grinned back at her in agreement, said Vijayan's Facebook post.

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Vijayan Superamaniam.Image source: Vijayan Superamaniam's Facebook profile

Vijayan, who grew up on the outskirts of Bendemeer Kampung, describes himself as " a local breed Indian man". He now wonders if this is what "One People, One Nation, One Singapore" meant.

Many of his friends too shared their grievances.

Yogeswari Chandrasekaran said, "God bless you for your big heart machan. I experienced the same thing before. The kid who sat beside me called me Appunehneh. I wonder what are kids taught nowadays!"

Paran Thechanamurthi, another Facebook user said, "it's something that most of us face , but sadly it has and will never be addressed."

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Many shared the opinion that parents should educate their children and the way the children are brought up matters.

Vijayan's Facebook Post Image Source:Facebook

Prasath Dieg said,"Buddy buddy. It's ok, I feel quite sad for the kids in fact because of the upbringing they are under. And I pity the kid's grandparents for having to bring up such a mother too. Only Education can help the kids, not even God. Indian, Chinese, Malay, end of the day one blood. One day ah pu neh neh's blood might be needed for donation etc."

Another Facebook user, Michelle Nicholas said, "Dun wry bro.. in this country, all of us experience some racism at some point. No matter how educated this society is. All boils down to upbringing.. its what we decide to teach our kids."

-prepared by Ajay Krishna an intern at NewsGram. Twitter: @ajkrish14

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