Haryana Congress leaders seek action against Deepender Hooda over remarks on Sajjan Kumar
Haryana Congress leaders sought action against Rohtak MP Deepender Singh Hooda after his remarks linked to late Congress leader Sajjan Kumar drew backlash ahead of Punjab’s upcoming Assembly election.
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What happened
Senior Haryana Congress leaders sought action against Rohtak MP Deepender Singh Hooda over remarks connected to late Congress leader Sajjan Kumar. Deepender Singh Hooda issued a video statement acknowledging the controversy and disputed how his remarks were being interpreted.
Background and earlier position
Sajjan Kumar, a former Congress leader, was convicted in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. Sajjan Kumar’s death occurred three days before Deepender Singh Hooda made the remarks that became controversial.
Deepender Singh Hooda reportedly described Sajjan Kumar as a prominent political figure and said Sajjan Kumar’s connection with people could be followed. Critics said the remarks reopened grief for families affected by the 1984 violence and undermined efforts to rebuild the Congress party’s relationship with the Sikh community.
