Wounds of 1984 and drug menace cannot heal without justice: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and senior advocate H.S. Phoolka strongly raised the issues of the 1984 massacre and justice during BJP's 'Zakhmi 84 De' convention in Chandigarh.
During a one-day convention titled 'Zakhmi 84 De' organized by the BJP in Chandigarh, former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and senior advocate H.S. Phoolka shared important views on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and the current situation in Punjab.
Addressing the gathering, Ravi Shankar Prasad said that there are two deep wounds on the soul of Punjab—one is the 1984 massacre and the other is the pain of chitta (drugs). He emphasized that until complete justice is delivered, both these pains cannot be healed.
Targeting Congress and Rahul Gandhi, Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Gandhi family should clarify its stand and apologize for the statement given by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1984. He stated that the accused could be brought to justice only after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed by the Narendra Modi government at the Centre and following the recommendations of Justice Dhingra.
Speaking at the convention, senior advocate H.S. Phoolka said that in 1984, it was not just the Sikh community that was devastated, but the country's Constitution, law and order, and justice were also choked. He alleged that this violence was not committed by ordinary Delhi residents, but was carried out by people brought and settled by the Congress. He also mentioned Congress leaders leading the mob in the Trilokpuri area.
BJP national spokesperson R.P. Singh said that the struggle for the rights of victim families is not over yet. Cornering the Congress leadership over action against Jagdish Tytler and Kamal Nath, he said this fight will continue until accountability is fixed for every responsible person.
The event began with an ardas in memory of those killed. During the event, a photo exhibition depicting the 1984 violence and losses was also put up, which was inaugurated in the presence of Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon and state in-charge Satish Poonia.
Key developments
- BJP organized 'Zakhmi 84 De' convention in Chandigarh
- Ravi Shankar Prasad termed the 1984 massacre and the pain of drugs as Punjab's two major wounds
- H.S. Phoolka said that the Constitution and justice were also murdered in 1984
- R.P. Singh raised questions on the role and accountability of Congress leaders
