Amritsar, February 15
Noted lawyer and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader HS Phoolka today said the collapse of the Delhi government would not be a detriment to the functioning of the special investigation team (SIT) formed to probe the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
At the launch of AAP’s ‘Jharu Chalao Yatra’ campaign in the state, Phoolka said, “The formation of the SIT was a valid decision of the Delhi government that was also approved by the Lieutenant Governor.”
When asked why Arvind Kejriwal didn’t seek the people’s opinion before quitting, he said the Jan Lokpal Bill was a part of the party manifesto, adding that it was the first time that a CM had quit for a strong anti-corruption law. He rejected the charge that AAP took the exit route to cash in on the “sympathy” in the Lok Sabha elections as also re-election for Delhi Assembly. He said AAP would contest the elections in the state and announce candidates soon.
Earlier, Phoolka kicked off the ‘Jharu Chalao Yatra’ campaign by paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the historic Company Bagh here. The rally culminated at the Jallianwalla Bagh after passing through main parts of the city.
Sangrur: The district unit of AAP launched a nine-day rally here today. The rally would be taken out daily through various towns in the district till February 23. Dr AS Mann, AAP district convener, led the rally.
Abohar: Scores of people joined AAP’s 'Jhadu Yatra'. The rally was led by Fazilka district president Kamal Khurana and executive member Ashok Garg.
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SIT, dig up truth
ReplyDeleteMuch has been said about the anti-Sikh riots in the last 30 years, but nothing has come out clearly. Both the Central government and the SGPC are to be blamed equally. If the Akalis had a hand in this, as per some reports, then where were the CID and other agencies responsible to protect the sovereignty of our country? SIT should probe all circumstances which led to Bhindrawale’s entry into Akal Takht, Operation Bluestar and the 1984 riots.
Balbir Singh, Malerkotla
No scare of law
ReplyDeleteIt is a matter of grave concern that people involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh violence have escaped punishment since influential political people are involved in the carnage.
The editorial “Waiting for Justice” (January 30) correctly points out that we have a sorry history of not punishing people who kill during riots or other public disturbances: whether in 1984, in Gujarat in 2002 or the latest in Muzaffarnagar in 2013. Hence, people are not scared of the law. This perception needs to be changed. One must be afraid of the consequences of breaking the law.
Subhash C Taneja, Gurgaon
Politics on genocide
ReplyDeleteThis refers to the politics being played by some leaders on the Sikh genocide. In spite of inquiries into the killings of thousands of Sikhs in the 1984 riots, some leaders are playing politics on the incident. As elections are approaching, they have raked up the issue again.
ASHISH KALA, Jammu
Justice denied
ReplyDeleteThe kin of those killed in the 1984 riots have been denied justice even after 29 years. Though the government says it is committed to delivering justice, it is shielding some political people. Who will punish the guilty? Perhaps, the Supreme Court should intervene.
O P Garg, Patiala