Pradeep Tiwary, the Mayor of Maribyrnong in the Australian state of Victoria, has resigned from his position after facing racist comments on social media. Tiwary is of Indian origin and was recently charged with reckless driving.
World News: After facing racist comments on social media, Pradeep Tiwary, the Mayor of Maribyrnong in Victoria, Australia, has resigned from his position. Tiwary was charged with reckless driving, and as soon as this news spread online, people targeted not only him but the entire Indian community. During this time, Tiwary bly condemned the racist remarks made about his Indian background and clarified that making fun of his heritage was completely inappropriate.
Facing Racism on Social Media
Tiwary expressed his displeasure with the whole matter and said that making fun of his Indian background was completely inappropriate. He wrote in a Facebook post, "It is very difficult for me to understand why the entire Indian community is being mocked and humiliated through racist comments."
He said that racism should have no place in society and he would continue to protest it whenever it arises. Tiwary further wrote that the comments made on him and his community on social media were not only personally offensive, but also completely against the community spirit.
Temporary Resignation from the Post of Mayor
In this matter, Tiwary said that he is currently facing legal proceedings. During this time, he decided to temporarily resign from the post of Mayor. After the resignation, Cr Bernadette Thomas of Maribyrnong will discharge the responsibilities as Acting Mayor. Although Tiwary has resigned from the post of Mayor, he is still a member of the City Council. He said that he is planning to return to the post of Mayor after the legal case and investigation are completed.
Tiwary said, "I will be back after this short break. There is still so much to do and achieve for our city and community and I am fully committed to this work." Pradeep Tiwary also emphasized in his post that he feels proud of his Indian origin and heritage. He said that his aim is only to fulfill his responsibilities and work for the community.
