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BJP Leader Criticizes Congress Delhi Rally, Citing 1984 Sikh Tragedy
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 07:47 PM
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BJP Punjab state president Kewal Singh Dhillon condemned the Congress rally scheduled for 1 November in Delhi, claiming it would be a provocation on the anniversary of the 1984 anti‑Sikh riots.
BJP Punjab state president Kewal Singh Dhillon took to the podium to denounce the Congress rally slated for 1 November in Delhi. He said that the day marks the anniversary of the 1984 anti‑Sikh riots, during which thousands of Sikhs were killed. Dhillon warned that the Congress gathering would be a provocation, likening it to "salting the wounds" of the Sikh community.
Dhillon’s remarks came as the Congress party announced a large rally in Delhi to mark the anniversary of the riots. He accused the opposition of exploiting a painful chapter in India’s history for political gain. The BJP leader urged the public to remain calm and to avoid any escalation.
The Congress party has defended the rally as a remembrance of the victims and a call for justice. It has not yet issued a formal response to Dhillon’s comments. The Delhi Police have increased security measures in anticipation of the event.
Political analysts note that the clash of narratives reflects the broader contest between the BJP and Congress over historical memory and communal politics. The rally is expected to draw a large crowd of Congress supporters and activists.
Dhillon’s remarks came as the Congress party announced a large rally in Delhi to mark the anniversary of the riots. He accused the opposition of exploiting a painful chapter in India’s history for political gain. The BJP leader urged the public to remain calm and to avoid any escalation.
The Congress party has defended the rally as a remembrance of the victims and a call for justice. It has not yet issued a formal response to Dhillon’s comments. The Delhi Police have increased security measures in anticipation of the event.
Political analysts note that the clash of narratives reflects the broader contest between the BJP and Congress over historical memory and communal politics. The rally is expected to draw a large crowd of Congress supporters and activists.