HS Phoolka Criticizes BJP MPs for Visiting Sajjan Kumar
· India · News18, NDTV, Times of India
Senior advocate HS Phoolka has publicly condemned a group of BJP MPs for visiting the residence of Sajjan Kumar, demanding a boycott of the move. The visit has sparked significant outrage within the Sikh community, which has long sought justice for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Sajjan Kumar was previously convicted for his role in the violence, making the meeting a point of intense political sensitivity. Phoolka, who has been a prominent figure in the legal fight for riot victims, stated that the visit undermines the pursuit of justice. The incident has led to protests and calls for accountability from the political leadership involved.
Why it matters
The meeting has caused a political backlash and deepened tensions regarding the handling of 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases.
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