Sajjan Kumar Dies in Prison Serving Life Sentence

9 UPDATES · 3 DAYS · 20 AUG 2026 — 22 AUG 2026

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Latest · 22 Aug 2026

Punjab Congress leaders denounced former MP Sajjan Kumar as a "killer" and criticized praise from Deepender Singh Hooda, distancing themselves from Hooda's comments.

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This event covers the death of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, who was serving a life sentence for his role in the 1984 Sikh riots, and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to his death. It excludes other actions or events involving Sajjan Kumar, the Congress party, or the 1984 Sikh riots unless they are direct developments stemming from his death.

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20Aug

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, serving life for 1984 riots, dies in hospital

NDTV

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, convicted of murder in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, died while serving life sentences.

The Hindu

Sajjan Kumar, a former Congress MP convicted of crimes related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, died at age 84 after being admitted to Safdarjung Hospital.

The Hindu

Sajjan Kumar, a former Delhi Congress leader and convicted for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, died at age 81.

The Hindu

The death of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar on August 20, 2026, triggered emotional responses from survivors of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

21Aug

NDTV

Political parties, including the BJP and SAD, criticized the Congress for honoring Sajjan Kumar, a former MP convicted for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, despite his conviction.

22Aug

NDTV

Sikh leaders and families demanded an apology from the Congress party for allegedly praising convicted former leader Sajjan Kumar as a hero.

The Hindu

Over 200 Sikh community members and victims' families protested near Rahul Gandhi's residence, burning an effigy and demanding an apology and resignation.

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Punjab Congress leaders denounced former MP Sajjan Kumar as a "killer" and criticized praise from Deepender Singh Hooda, distancing themselves from Hooda's comments.

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