Sikh solidarity march against 1984 riot held in New Delhi

Sikh community led by SAD held a march in solidarity with the victims of anti-Sikh riots of 1984. More than 100 Sikhs participated in the march and many were the witnesses of the cruel genocide which happened after the former Prime minister Indira Gandhi, was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards.

New Delhi:Shiromani Akali Dal held a candle march in the national capital in support of the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked the Congress and said it made it tough to punish the culprits.

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Badal said, "In a democratic country thousands of people die and do not get justice, such an example can not be seen anywhere in the world. We are struggling to get the culprits punished."

The Shiromani Akali Dal led a candle march from Bangla Sahib Gurudwara to Rakabganj Gurudwara. More than 100 Sikhs participated in it and many were the witnesses of the cruel genocide which happened after the former Prime minister Indira Gandhi, was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards.

Talking to ETV Bharat, the Sikhs expressed disappointment against the government for not punishing the culprits even after 35 years and giving them important posts in the government.

"Not even 2% of the culprits have been punished. A Sardar can never forget Kamal Nath. We have been gifted by making that person the Chief minister who caused the genocide," said Guru Chandra Singh.

"This day is called the black day in history. 8-10 thousand people were killed on the Delhi roads on the government's instructions," said Harmeet Singh Kalka.

The protestors also expressed hope from the present BJP led government. Rajiv Gandhi was accused of instructing the massacre after his mother's death. The Supreme court has scheduled a hearing of one of the accused, Sajjan Kumar, for next year in May-June before the vacation bench. Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister Kamal Nath and Jagdish Tytler are also accused in the case.

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