Community members, survivors, and senior political leaders joined a march from Hari Nagar to Tilak Nagar demanding an official apology from the Congress leadership. Senior advocate H.S. Phoolka labeled November 1 a national black day that should be observed in shame rather than used for partisan mobilization. Representatives from victim welfare organizations and religious bodies reiterated that families still lack peace and proper closure. Concrete rehabilitation demands, including long-standing calls for employment and housing, were raised alongside the political objections.
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Sikh organizations and political leaders firmly maintain that the anniversary of the 1984…: Sikh organizations and political leaders firmly maintain that the anniversary of the 1984 violence should be respected solely as a day of mourning.
The 1984 Riot Victims Welfare Society continues to push authorities for dignified rehabil…: The 1984 Riot Victims Welfare Society continues to push authorities for dignified rehabilitation through housing and employment support.
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee leadership affirmed that affected families will n…: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee leadership affirmed that affected families will not find peace until those responsible for the violence face justice.
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Sikh riot survivors and BJP leaders protest Congress's decision to hold the INDIA bloc rally on the 42nd anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh killings
NEW DELHI: Survivors of the 1984 anti-Sikh killings and Sikh organisations Sunday questioned Congress's decision to hold the INDIA bloc rally on Nov 1, the 42nd anniversary of the massacre. With Punjab assembly elections due in 2027, the rally's timing also gave BJP political ammunition against Congress.The day saw a BJP-organised protest march in West Delhi, objections from victims' groups and renewed demands for justice.In West Delhi, Sikh community members and survivors joined a march from Hari Nagar towards Tilak Nagar, demanding an apology from Congress and Rahul Gandhi. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and senior advocate HS Phoolka, who has represented riot victims for decades, participated."Nov 1 is not only a black day for the Sikhs but the entire country. They (Congress) should also observe it as a black day and hang their heads in shame," Phoolka had said ahead of the rally.The 1984 Riot Victims Welfare…
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