Go Back to India: Indian-origin doctor faces racism at Albania concert

An Indian-origin doctor, Pranoti Kshirsagar, shared a disturbing experience of racial discrimination she faced while attending a music festival in Albania. In a video, which has now gone viral, Kshirsagar described how a group of girls targeted her with offensive remarks, telling her to "go back to [her] country" during a concert by American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo in Tirana, Albania.

Tirana is the capital of Albania, a country in southeastern Europe located on the Balkan Peninsula in the western part of the region.

The 37-second clip shows a visibly upset Kshirsagar recounting the incident.

She explained that while she was patiently waiting in line, a group of four girls cut ahead of her. When she pointed out their behaviour, they aggressively responded by telling her to "go back to [her] country".

Kshirsagar expressed her frustration. She said, "I was waiting in line, and a group of four girls just came up, cut the line, and when I pointed it out, they repeatedly told me to go back to my country."

She further shared, "And they laughed about it, called me their mother, and all of that jazz, and so yeah, I feel very welcome in Albania."

The video, originally posted on TikTok under the account @dr_pranoti, quickly gained traction across various social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter). It has since amassed over 4.4 million views on X and more than two thousand comments after being shared by an X user.

The incident has sparked reactions online, with many expressing support for Kshirsagar.

"Just ignore the mean girls and have fun," one user commented.

While another praised her for handling the situation with grace. "She confronted this very politely. She represented her country in a wholesome manner," said another user.

However, one user mocked the Albanians on the immigration issue.

"That's so funny because Albanians complain of discrimination and racism when they try to immigrate to the EU and UK," he said.

As the video continues to circulate, it has ignited conversations about the prevalence of racial discrimination at international events.