Farmers’ union demands justice for victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Farmers’ organisation Kirti Kisan Union (KKU) on Sunday staged a protest at Guru Ka Bagh accusing the government of denying justice to the victims of the 1984 Delhi riots. The event was held as part of the 40th anniversary of the killings in Delhi.

The union leaders stated that Sikhs and other minorities in the country are often targeted by fascist forces and every time the victims are denied justice. KKU vice-president Jatinder Singh Chinna said, “Even as the government has changed in the country, political parties have failed to address the issue.” He said many innocents were killed mercilessly and women raped during the 1984 riots.

“Along with leaders of the Congress, members of the RSS had killed thousands of Sikhs, but no punishment has been given to any of the culprits so far,” said Chinna, while blaming the BJP for the injustice.

KKU district president Satnam Singh Jhander said, “Leaders of the ruling government too are busy spreading hate against minorities.” He said the government is pushing the country towards fascism. Religious places of minorities too are being targeted.

The farmer leaders said the policies of the BJP are a threat to the unity and diversity of India. In a press note issued by the KKU, they said to pursue its fascist goals, the government is targeting minorities, intellectuals, writers and political opponents.