In Fiumicello, a shop with offers 'only for Indians.' Anger from candidate (Indian) of FdI Kamal: 'Integration is not built by creating privileges'

A shop in Fiumicello, Brescia, has ignited controversy by displaying a sign offering "Great offers only for Indians." This move has drawn sharp criticism from Kamal Sarbjeet Singh Multani, a local politician of Indian origin running with the Fratelli d'Italia party.

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Integration does not mean creating separate categories, but becoming part of the same community.

Multani, who defines himself as "Indian by birth, Italian by choice," condemned the shop's policy. He stated, "Integration does not mean creating separate categories, but becoming part of the same community." Multani, who arrived in Italy at 19 and is now an active member of the Fratelli d'Italia Brescia city committee, believes that such exclusive offers send the wrong message. He emphasized that the fight against discrimination must apply equally to everyone, and the principle of equality should not be selectively applied.

The incident gained traction after a local social media page shared a photograph of the shop's window. The post, shared by a far-right page, contrasted the offer with how a similar promotion for Italians might be received, implying a double standard. Multani's response, however, focused on the principle of equal treatment, regardless of who benefits. He argued that reserving discounts exclusively for people of a specific origin is detrimental, irrespective of the group targeted.

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Reserving a discount exclusively for people of a certain origin is a wrong message, regardless of who benefits.

His stance aligns with the broader integration values promoted by the "Nuovi italiani" association, which is linked to Fratelli d'Italia and aims to unite individuals from diverse backgrounds who share national, family, and work values. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about integration and community building within Italy, particularly in areas with significant immigrant populations.

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The fight against discrimination must apply always and for everyone. We cannot support the principle of equality only when it suits us.