Demonstration at Sonia Gandhi's Residence in Response to Rahul Gandhi's Sikh Comments
A Sikh group supported by the BJP is organizing a protest at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's house in Delhi, expressing disapproval of Rahul Gandhi's statements made in the US regarding the religious liberties of the Sikh community in India. Asserting their belief in greater security under the BJP government compared to the Congress regime, individuals are requesting an apology from Mr. Gandhi for his statements.
During his recent trip to the US, Mr. Gandhi stated that the ongoing struggle in India transcends mere political interests. Engaging with a Sikh attendee, Mr. Gandhi highlighted the contentious issues of turban, kada, and Gurudwara access for the Sikh community in India. "That is the crux of the conflict, not only for him but for all faiths."
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has denounced Mr. Gandhi's remarks as "nefarious," alleging that he is disseminating "hazardous narratives" abroad.
In allusion to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that ensued following the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards, the minister asserted, "If there has ever been an instance in our past when as a community we have experienced fear, a feeling of instability, and a fundamental threat, it has been when Rahul Gandhi's lineage has occupied positions of authority." Mr. Gandhi's remarks align with the Congress's commitment to secular principles and support for religious freedom. However, the timing of his comments is inopportune, given the anti-India narrative being promoted by certain Sikh expatriates.
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