Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Rahul Gandhi Faces Political Heat After Owning Up to Congress's Role in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots

BJP demands expulsion of accused Congress leaders, calling Gandhi's remarks hollow, as Sikh leaders criticize lack of concrete reconciliation measures.

Overview

  • During a Q&A at Brown University, Rahul Gandhi accepted responsibility for Congress's historical wrongs, including the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, while noting these events occurred before his political career.
  • A Sikh student questioned Gandhi about Congress's failure to reconcile with the Sikh community and accused the party of shielding individuals linked to the riots, such as Sajjan Kumar.
  • Gandhi reiterated his condemnation of the 1980s events, highlighted his ties with the Sikh community, and stated he has visited the Golden Temple multiple times.
  • BJP leaders, including RP Singh, demanded Gandhi expel figures like Jagdish Tytler and Kamal Nath from Congress to prove sincerity, while also mocking his comments as insufficient.
  • Sikh leaders and political groups, including the Akali Dal, criticized Gandhi’s remarks as evasive and insincere, emphasizing the need for meaningful accountability and reconciliation.