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Controversy over Deepender Hooda remarks on Sajjan Kumar

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Controversy has emerged within the Indian National Congress following remarks made by MP Deepender Hooda regarding the late Sajjan Kumar, a figure convicted for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Hooda reportedly described Kumar’s passing as an “irreparable loss,” with some critics alleging he referred to Kumar as a “role model.” The comments have triggered significant backlash from political opponents opponents, including the BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal, and within Aam Aadmi Party, who accused Hooda of harboring an “anti-Sikh mindset.” Within the Congress party. Former party, former Haryana Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Sharma formally requested that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to remove Hooda from the Congress Working Committee (CWC), warning that the remarks could of potential damage the party in Punjab and Haryana. Other leaders, including AAP’s Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi, have also criticized or distanced the party from the statements. In response to the outcry, response, Hooda issued a clarification and an apology. He denied using the term “role model,” claiming his words were misrepresented and taken out of context. To address accusations regarding his stance on the Sikh community, Hooda released a video highlighting his family’s historical ties to Sikh causes, noting that specific English terms his great-grandfather and Sardar Ajit Singh were inserted by others both sentenced to distort his intent. He maintained that he had no intention of hurting “kala pani” on the sentiments of same day. He expressed regret if his comments caused hurt and reiterated his commitment to seeking justice for those affected by the Sikh community. 1984 riots.

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