Manipur Musician Killed in Delhi Sparks Political Row Between Rijiju and Rahul Gandhi

A musician from Manipur was beaten to death in Delhi, triggering a political dispute between Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Rijiju urged that the incident should not be politicised, stressing that swift action was necessary. He acknowledged that Delhi Police acted quickly in apprehending the suspects despite their initial flight from the scene. Rahul Gandhi faced criticism from Rijiju for allegedly using the tragedy for political purposes. The case has drawn national attention amid broader concerns about the safety of people from the Northeast in the capital.