India is characterized by more ethnic and religious groups than most other countries of the world. While the country is known for the strong harmony in its citizens, sometimes common people, as well as celebrities, become victims of religious discrimination.
The latest celebrity to face such an unfortunate incident is Indian batting star Yuvraj Singh’s fiancee Hazel Keech. The incident happened when Hazel went to the Jaipur branch of Western Union for some money related matters. But to her surprise, an official of that organisation named Peeyush Sharma refused to give her money because her name did not resemble like a Hindu name. The actress took to Twitter to reveal the unfortunate incident.
Mr Peeyush Sharma @WesternUnion in Jaipur is the most racist person ive met and refused to give money because my name is not "Hindu" enough
— Hazel Keech (@hazelkeech) August 30, 2016
She also expressed her disappointment over the whole issue.
Im sickened by the attitude of these people,in front of my HINDU mother + my muslim friend @1NS1A #outrage #racism https://t.co/Rq7eIyEcWG
— Hazel Keech (@hazelkeech) August 30, 2016
My name is Hazel Keech. i am Hindu born/raise. But why does dat matter at @WesternUnion whether2 give me money or no https://t.co/jF7XIzm6Yu
— Hazel Keech (@hazelkeech) August 30, 2016
As expected, Yuvraj Singh expressed his shock over the incident and hoped that some strong action is taken over the whole issue.
shocking behaviour this is @WesternUnion We all are human beings is that not enough racial discrimination will not be tolerated @hazelkeech
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 30, 2016
Mr Piyush Sharma @WesternUnion in Jaipur this behaviour will not be tolerated,we would expect some serious action to be taken against him !
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 30, 2016