Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed deep shock over the brutal killing of K Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu Chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), near his residence in Chennai. He extended heartfelt condolences to Armstrong's family, friends, and followers, emphasizing that Tamil Nadu Congress leaders are in close contact with the state government to ensure swift justice for the culprits. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also condemned the assassination, assuring expedited police action to bring the perpetrators to justice. BSP Chief Mayawati strongly condemned the killing, urging the state government to swiftly punish those responsible.