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Politics
1984 Riot Victims Protest BJP in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 07:33 PM
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Victims of the 1984 anti‑Sikh riots gathered in Ludhiana to demonstrate against the Bharatiya Janata Party, demanding justice and compensation.
Earlier today, a group of survivors and families of those affected by the 1984 anti‑Sikh riots assembled in Ludhiana, Punjab, to stage a peaceful protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The demonstrators carried placards and banners calling for the government to honour promises of compensation and to address lingering grievances related to the 1984 violence. Organisers said the rally aims to keep the memory of the tragedy alive and to press the ruling party for concrete action rather than political rhetoric. Police presence was noted at the venue, but no incidents were reported, and the protest concluded without disruption. The event reflects ongoing discontent among the 1984 victims over perceived delays in delivering relief measures promised by successive governments.