On Thursday, a gathering in Delhi brought together friends, family, fellow musicians, and political leaders to honor the memory of Chongtham Vikram Singh, a revered Manipuri guitarist. Known for his quiet demeanor and exceptional talent, Singh was celebrated for allowing his music to convey his emotions. His contributions to the music scene have left a lasting impact, and those who knew him reflected on his legacy during the tribute.
“It’s a tragedy that a young man has been murdered. Former Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh recalled the musical legacy Singh inherited from his family. Because a life had been lost, but also because he was allegedly attacked because of where he came from, addressing the gathering, leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said Singh’s death was tragic not only. Because of where he was from, it’s also a tragedy that he was attacked.
The 54-year-old, who had worked as a private music teacher in the national capital for 17 years, was severely injured in an alleged racial assault by a group of men near his home in Delhi’s Kilokari village on Sunday night.
It’s a tragedy for the people of Manipur,” Gandhi said. Guitarist, music teacher: Who was Chongtham Vikram Singh, Manipuri singer killed in Delhi Referring to the loss suffered by Singh’s family, he said his son would never see his father again and his parents would never see their son. “You don’t respond with anger, you don’t respond with hatred,” he said, adding that people should instead express themselves, defend the values they stood for and demonstrate their talent. He said Vikram’s mother, Chongtham Kamala, was a renowned performer with All India Radio in Imphal and that her music had deeply influenced her son. He said people from northeastern states continued to face discrimination in larger cities.
