Manjinder Singh Sirsa Critiques Sonia Gandhis Book, Blames Rajiv Gandhi for 1984 Riots
Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticizes Sonia Gandhis book, attributing responsibility for the 1984 riots to Rajiv Gandhi and Congress leaders.
New Delhi, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Manjinder Singh Sirsa, a minister in the Delhi government, has sharply criticized Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over her new book, “Belonging: A Journey of Love.” During a press conference on Tuesday, he questioned her statements regarding the anti-Sikh riots of 1984.
Sirsa held former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi accountable for the violence, asserting that Congress leaders implicated in the riots were rewarded with political positions. He dismissed Sonia Gandhi’s claims that Rajiv was deeply saddened by the events following the violence.
“Sonia Gandhi’s assertion that Rajiv Gandhi was upset after the 1984 anti-Sikh riots is incorrect,” he stated. “As a wife, she might feel a moral obligation to express such sentiments, but the reality is that Rajiv Gandhi was responsible for what transpired.”
He referenced Rajiv Gandhi’s infamous remark made after the assassination of Indira Gandhi, where he said, “When a big tree falls, the earth shakes,” suggesting that this statement justified the subsequent violence.
Sirsa accused the Congress leadership of rewarding those involved in the riots instead of holding them accountable. “While Sonia Gandhi expresses sorrow, the truth is that Rajiv Gandhi rewarded those who perpetrated the massacre,” he said, noting that individuals like Kamal Nath, Sajjan Kumar, HKL Bhagat, and Dharm Das Shastri gained political power despite their alleged involvement in the violence.
He further refuted claims that Indira Gandhi expressed regret after the military operation at Amritsar’s Golden Temple in June 1984. “She felt no sorrow; it was a premeditated act,” Sirsa asserted. He criticized the Gandhi family for their actions against the Sikh community, stating, “They have committed an unforgivable sin by attacking the Guru Granth Sahib. Their false tears cannot compensate for the atrocities faced by the Sikh community.”
Sirsa concluded by stating that writing about past events in a book is a disingenuous attempt by Congress to project a sense of responsibility. “The country understands this,” he said.
