The Dark Stain on India's Soul: Chongtham Vikram Singh's Tragic Demise The killing of 54 year old Chongtham Vikram Singh in New Delhi has sent shockwaves across the nation, reviving long standing anxieties over entrenched racial discrimination and marginalization faced by people from India's northeastern states.
As a renowned guitarist and music teacher, Singh was an icon to many, including his friend Akhu Chingangbam, who described him as "the best person you can come across in the world.
" But beneath the veneer of tragedy lies a far more insidious issue – one that speaks to the deep seated racism plaguing India's capital. The incident is not an isolated case.