After Deepender Singh Hooda described the death of former Congress MP Sajjan
The article discusses praise for a convicted murderer, highlighting potential impunity for crimes against Sikhs.
After Deepender Singh Hooda described the death of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar as an "irreparable loss," opposition parties criticized the party. Punjab Congress leaders, including Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Charanjit Singh Channi, distanced themselves from Hooda's comments, with Channi calling Kumar a "killer" and unfit to be a role model. Former MP Pargat Singh also condemned Kumar for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
22 AUG 2026
— 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.
· THIS STORY — 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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