Sikh Groups Protest Outside Rahul Gandhi’s Home Over Sajjan Kumar Remarks
What Happened
Sikh groups gathered outside Rahul Gandhi’s Delhi residence on Saturday, demanding an apology over remarks they say Congress leaders made about Sajjan Kumar after his death. The protest was led by Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Harmeet Singh Kalka and general secretary Jagdeep Singh Kahlon, with police putting heavy barricades around the area.
Affected Groups
The dispute centres on how the Congress should describe Kumar, a former party leader convicted in cases linked to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. DSGMC leaders said calling him a “hero” or “role model” had reopened old wounds for Sikh families affected by the violence.
Key Uncertainty
The account relies on the protesters’ version of Congress remarks; the specific wording being challenged is not set out in full in the body of the report.
No response from Rahul Gandhi or Congress leaders is included, so their position on the allegation is unknown.