Violence Becomes Fashionable Among the Powerful, Rahul Says After Musician Killing

New Delhi, September 10, 2026- Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has vowed to seek justice for Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh, while sharply criticising what he described as a growing culture of arrogance and violence among the powerful. Speaking at a memorial meeting at the Ambedkar International Centre on Thursday, Mr. Gandhi said it had become a fashion among powerful people to believe that they could act violently and arrogantly without consequence. Referring to Singh murder in the national capital, Gandhi argued that the incident should not be viewed in isolation, saying that similar forms of violence have occurred repeatedly. He assured those gathered that he would stand against such violence and work to ensure justice for the slain musician. We stand against it, will fight and defeat it, Gandhi said, stressing that violence and intimidation should not become normalised in society. The remarks put the spotlight once again on concerns over violence, accountability and the protection of individuals from marginalised and conflict affected communities. Singh death has also prompted questions about the circumstances surrounding the killing and whether those responsible will be brought to justice. Gandhi intervention adds a political dimension to the memorial, with the Opposition leader portraying the killing as part of a wider concern over the alleged normalisation of violence by people who believe their influence or position places them beyond accountability. The case is likely to remain under scrutiny as questions surrounding the killing, responsibility and the pursuit of justice continue to unfold.