Aam Aadmi Party leader Anurag Dhanda has accused both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of displaying what he described as an “anti-Sikh” face over their leaders’ alleged support for former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar.
AAP Leader Anurag Dhanda Accuses Congress
Reacting to the controversy, Dhanda claimed that the conduct of leaders in both parties had exposed their positions on the issue. He further alleged that the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amounted to “silent support” for the actions of their respective party leaders.
BJP of ‘Anti-Sikh’ Politics Over Sajjan Kumar Issue
Dhanda’s remarks were made in the context of the political debate surrounding Sajjan Kumar, a former Congress leader who was convicted in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
The AAP leader alleged that the issue demonstrated similarities in the approach of the two major political parties towards Sikh concerns. He criticised what he characterised as a lack of decisive action or public condemnation from the top leadership.
His comments are likely to add to the ongoing political debate over the legacy of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and the accountability of political leaders associated with cases arising from the violence.
The Congress and BJP have their own political positions on the broader issue, while Dhanda’s latest remarks represent the AAP’s criticism of both parties.
