Congress slams 'merciless lynching' of Manipur music teacher in Delhi

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday condemned the killing of a music teacher from Manipur in Delhi, describing the mob attack as a "merciless lynching" that exposed the deteriorating law and order situation in the country.

Kharge characterized the incident as a "chilling reminder" of what he termed alleged lawlessness persisting under the BJP-led government at the Centre. The Congress leader's statement reflected the opposition's broader criticism regarding communal tensions and vigilante violence across India.

The killing has triggered fresh scrutiny of security measures in the capital and sparked renewed calls from opposition parties for the government to take stronger action against mob violence. Congress leaders have pointed to the incident as evidence of their claims that minority communities face increased vulnerability in the current political climate.

The case adds to a growing list of incidents involving regional and minority groups that have drawn political condemnation. The incident's context, involving a person from the Northeast region, has amplified concerns about the safety of migrants from that area living in major Indian cities.