Congress condemns killing of Manipuri music teacher in Delhi
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have condemned the killing of a Manipuri music teacher in Delhi, citing it as evidence of lawlessness. They have demanded a swift investigation and raised concerns regarding the safety of people from Northeast India in the national capital.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked a political debate regarding public safety, the efficacy of the Delhi Police, and the treatment of marginalized communities in urban centers.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) condemned the killing of Manipuri music teacher Chongtham Vikram Singh in Delhi, expressing concern over the safety of people from the Northeast in the national capital.
Mr. Kharge said the “merciless lynching” of Singh by a mob was a “chilling reminder” of the alleged lawlessness under the BJP government. He said students, women, Dalits, Adivasis and minorities remained vulnerable, while people from the Northeast continued to face discrimination.
“Under HM Amit Shah’s watch, Delhi has become a crime capital, with the NCRB recording highest levels of crimes in the national capital year after year,” Mr. Kharge said in a post on X. He offered condolences to Singh’s family and demanded that those responsible face the “strictest action”.
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