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flag On Feb. 19, 2026, Akshay Kumar publicly denounced racism against Northeast Indians on *Wheel of Fortune*, honoring their contributions to India’s military and national unity.

flag On February 19, 2026, Indian actor Akshay Kumar addressed racism against people from Northeast India during a live episode of the Indian version of *Wheel of Fortune*. flag After a contestant shared her experience of racial abuse, Kumar brought his Manipuri makeup artist, Kim, on stage to speak about facing slurs like “Chinky” and “Momo.” Kumar expressed shock and affirmed that Northeast Indians are full and equal citizens, highlighting their vital contributions to national defense through service in the Naga Regiment and in wars including Kargil and Bangladesh. flag His remarks, delivered on a major television platform, marked a rare public acknowledgment of systemic discrimination and emphasized national unity and inclusion.

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