Singh also claimed that it is an attempt by political rivals who want to take advantage of the prevailing situation in the state which has been in the grip of violence since May last year

In a fiery Lok Sabha speech, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused Speaker Om Birla of “bowing down” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that those in constitutional positions should put aside personal aspirations. Gandhi claimed Birla’s deference undermined his role as the final arbiter of Indian democracy. The remark sparked uproar, with Home Minister Amit Shah calling it an “insult of the Chair.” Birla defended his actions, citing cultural traditions of respecting elders, while Gandhi insisted the Speaker should bow to no one in the House.

The accused told police that he did not want to kill her but since the girl refused to be quiet, he strangled her as he was afraid of getting caught