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Delhi Protesters Burn Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Over 1984 Riot Comments
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 09:02 PM
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Families of 1984 riot victims set fire to Sonia Gandhi’s memoir in Delhi after she made remarks about the events.
Families of victims of the 1984 anti‑Sikh riots in Delhi gathered outside the National Library on Sunday and set fire to a copy of Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, "The Story of My Life", after the former president of the Indian National Congress made remarks about the events. The protest was organized by a coalition of Sikh community leaders and survivors who felt that Gandhi’s comments were insensitive and failed to acknowledge the suffering endured by their families.
The 1984 riots, triggered by the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, resulted in the deaths of over 3,000 Sikhs and widespread looting and property damage. The incident remains a painful chapter in India’s history, and many survivors continue to seek justice and recognition.
During the protest, demonstrators chanted slogans and displayed placards demanding a formal apology from Gandhi. The burning of the memoir was symbolic, intended to draw attention to the perceived lack of accountability from political leaders.
Police officers present at the scene said they were unable to prevent the act but ensured that no one was injured. The incident has sparked debate on social media, with supporters of Gandhi criticizing the protest as an attack on a public figure and opponents calling for a deeper examination of the 1984 events.
The 1984 riots, triggered by the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, resulted in the deaths of over 3,000 Sikhs and widespread looting and property damage. The incident remains a painful chapter in India’s history, and many survivors continue to seek justice and recognition.
During the protest, demonstrators chanted slogans and displayed placards demanding a formal apology from Gandhi. The burning of the memoir was symbolic, intended to draw attention to the perceived lack of accountability from political leaders.
Police officers present at the scene said they were unable to prevent the act but ensured that no one was injured. The incident has sparked debate on social media, with supporters of Gandhi criticizing the protest as an attack on a public figure and opponents calling for a deeper examination of the 1984 events.