Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, has condemned the death of Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura, in Dehradun, calling it a "horrific hate crime." Gandhi accused the ruling BJP of normalizing hate through irresponsible narratives and toxic content, stating that such incidents stem from this normalization. He emphasized India's foundation of respect and unity, urging reflection on societal direction. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami assured justice and strict punishment for the perpetrators, with five arrests made. Students in Tripura organized a candle march seeking justice for Chakma.