Delhi: Uproar over Sajjan Kumar being hailed as a ‘hero’; victims of Sikh riots demand apology from Congress

Delhi: Uproar over Sajjan Kumar being hailed as a ‘hero’; victims of Sikh riots demand apology from Congress

The anger of families affected by the 1984 anti-Sikh riots spilled onto the streets of Delhi. Sikh protesters gathered outside the residence of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and raised slogans vehemently; an effigy of Rahul Gandhi was also burned during the protest. The demonstrators expressed strong opposition to alleged remarks made by Congress leaders regarding former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who was convicted in cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Sikh organizations demanded an apology from the Congress and called upon the party to clarify its stance.