In Brief
- AAP questions BJP on MPs' visit to Sajjan Kumar's home.
- AAP demands clarity on suspension for 'backstabbing Sikhs'.
- Sajjan Kumar is a convicted criminal linked to anti-Sikh riots.
- The visit raises questions on BJP's stance towards Sikh community.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has raised concerns over a group of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs visiting the home of Sajjan Kumar, who is convicted in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The party demanded to know if BJP plans to suspend the MPs for what it described as 'backstabbing Sikhs'.
Sajjan Kumar was convicted for his role in the riots that led to violence against the Sikh community. The visit by BJP lawmakers to his home has sparked criticism from various quarters, questioning the party's commitment to justice for riot victims.
AAP has called on the BJP to clearly state its position and take appropriate disciplinary action if necessary. The incident has heightened sensitivities around political accountability and respect for the Sikh community in India.