A public confrontation in a Delhi park has turned into a national talking point. A viral video showing a BJP councillor telling an African national to learn Hindi within a month or leave the city has sparked sharp reactions online. The incident has revived debates around language, inclusion, and the conduct of elected representatives.
What the Viral Video Shows
The video shows BJP councillor Renu Chaudhary speaking loudly to a group of African nationals in a public park. She questions why one of them has not learnt Hindi despite living in India. She warns that failure to learn the language would lead to consequences.
In the clip, Chaudhary says that if the man does not learn Hindi within a month, the park should be taken away from him. She also accuses the group of laughing and not taking her words seriously. At one point, she adds that people earning money in India should also learn Hindi.
Park Rules and Warnings in the Clip
In another part of the video, the councillor points toward someone off camera and issues a warning about park rules. She says the park should close by 8 pm. She also claims that if any criminal activity takes place, the group would be held responsible.
The tone and language used in the video quickly drew attention on social media platforms.
Social Media Reacts to the Incident
The clip triggered widespread criticism online. Many users accused the councillor of intimidation and xenophobia. Several said the behaviour was inappropriate for an elected leader and reflected misuse of authority in a public space.
Some users described the incident as bullying. Others said it showed growing intolerance over language and identity. One user wrote that such confrontations showed how low public discourse had fallen. Another accused the councillor of using public drama to assert power.
Councillor Issues Clarification
Amid the backlash, Renu Chaudhary issued a clarification defending her actions. She said the African national in the video has lived in the area for nearly 15 years. She added that he works as a private football coach.
According to her, around 20 African nationals were present at the ground when the video was recorded. She said most Municipal Corporation of Delhi staff do not understand English. She claimed the foreign coaches do not understand even basic Hindi despite staying in the locality for years.
She said this language gap causes serious communication problems. She denied threatening anyone and said she only advised learning Hindi to make communication easier.
Complaints About Park Activities
The councillor also linked her visit to complaints from residents. She said people in the area had raised repeated concerns about drug-related activities in and around the park.
She maintained that her focus was on maintaining order and addressing safety issues. She said her remarks were not meant to target any community.
Who Is Renu Chaudhary?
Renu Chaudhary is an elected councillor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. She represents Ward No. 197 in Patparganj, East Delhi.
The controversy has reignited debate on language expectations, migrant rights, and diversity in urban India. Critics say public officials must act responsibly and respect constitutional values.
The incident continues to fuel discussions on how power, language, and identity intersect in public spaces.