Sonia Gandhi on 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Congress Leader's BJP Sandeep Dikshit Remark Sparks Row
A fresh political confrontation has erupted over Sonia Gandhi's remarks on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in her newly released memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'. More than four decades after the violence that followed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination, the events of 1984 have once again become the centre of a political debate involving the Congress, BJP and JD(U).Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit has responded to the controversy, alleging that Sangh members and several BJP leaders were also involved in the 1984 violence, with cases registered against some. He added that the possibility of Congress members being involved has never been denied by the party, while stressing that the truth in individual cases is for courts to determine.Meanwhile, the JD(U) has hit back at Sonia Gandhi over her remarks, adding another political dimension to the controversy.In her memoir, Sonia Gandhi described the anti-Sikh riots as a tragic and shameful chapter in India's history. She also acknowledged that Congress workers faced allegations of instigating or directing violence and that justice remained elusive for many victims despite multiple inquiries. n18oc_indian18ocC_breaking-newsCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
