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BJP takes out protest march in West Delhi's Hari Nagar against anti-Sikh riots, seeks Cong's apology
- On Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party held a protest march in West Delhi's Hari Nagar, demanding an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots ahead of the opposition INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan.
- Delhi BJP president and Union Minister Harsh Malhotra criticized the Congress for choosing November 1—the anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh violence—to host their event, calling it an attempt to hurt Sikh sentiments while "relaunching" Gandhi.
- Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri led the march, describing the 1984 violence as a "well-planned massacre" and "genocide" rather than a spontaneous riot. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated alongside party representatives.
- BJP sources stated the party designed its campaign to "pay back the Opposition in the same coin" instead of traditional press conferences, while accusing the INDIA bloc of orchestrating "drama" to disrupt Delhi's festive-season trade.
- The INDIA bloc maintained its Ramlila Maidan demonstration demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities, proceeding despite BJP criticism of the rally's timing on the 1984 violence anniversary.
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The PrintBJP takes out protest march in West Delhi's Hari Nagar against anti-Sikh riots, seeks Cong's apology
New Delhi, Nov 1: The BJP took out a protest march in West Delhi's Hari Nagar, seeking an apology from Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi over the anti-Sikh riots of 1984, ahead of the INDIA bloc's 'Vote Bachao Desh Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. Leading the protest march, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the violence against Sikhs in 1984 was a "well-planned" massacre and not a riot or spontaneous happening. Delhi Chief Mini…
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