Speaking to ANI, Lyngdoh said, "They told me to leave the dining hall as maids were not allowed. They were very rude. I felt ashamed and angry. I was wearing the traditional Khasi dress -- Jainsem, and they told me this dress was not allowed. They also told me that I look like a Nepali. I have been too many other countries, but this has never happened to me. Surprised to know that this has happened here in Delhi!."
Lyngdoh is a Governess to Health Advisor in Assam Government, Dr. Nivedita Barthakur who was also invited for lunch at the Delhi Golf Club by a member.
Speaking to ANI, Barthakur said, even after she explained to them that Lyngdoh is from Meghalaya and is wearing her traditional dress called -- Jainsem, they still objected to it.
"This incident happened on June 25 Sunday; nine members were invited
for lunch, including my governess by a long standing member of the Delhi
Golf Club. Lyngdoh was also invited in her own right. When we reached
there and sat at the table for about 10 to 15 minutes, this gentleman,
who is a manager I believe, and a lady walked over to Lyngdoh and told
her to leave the table.
When Lyngdoh objected and asked why, the manager
said because you look like a maid'. When we all interjected and asked
them the reason, they repeatedly said because she looks like one and her
attire too speaks of it. I explained to them that she is from Meghalaya
and is wearing her traditional attire called Jainsem, they still
objected. We all were shocked, sad and had to leave the place,"
Barthakur told ANI.