Patna Sahib Gurudwara Chief Recalls 1984 Sikh Riots, Says Rahul Gandhi Must Apologise to Sikhs

Patna: President of Gurudwara Patna Sahib Jagjot Singh, on Monday, pulled up Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for ‘lack of understanding.’

Singh told ANI, “Today is a very sad day because of the way our leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi presented facts about religions in front of the House. According to me, he had no information. He presented incomplete information, wrong information in the House...I would like to request that until there is complete information about any religion, be it Sikhism, Hinduism or any other religion, one should first have complete information, then speak...”

He added, “It is a very good thing that he spoke about violence but he probably does not know about the violence that happened with the Sikhs in 1984. I want to tell him that there are many families in Delhi itself, he should go to them once and apologize...”

Hindu Saints Condemn Gandhi's Remarks, Seek Apology

Many Hindu saints Monday condemned Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's "not Hindus" jibe at the BJP and demanded an apology from him. Launching a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Gandhi said the leaders of the BJP are not Hindus as they engage in "violence and hate" round the clock. 

His remarks drew massive protests from the treasury benches, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the Congress leader of calling the entire Hindu community violent. Reacting to Gandhi's remarks, Swami Avadheshanand Giri said in a video message, "I condemn his repeated remarks that Hindus are violent, and they create hatred and indulge in violence round the clock." 

With his remarks, Gandhi has "stigmatised and insulted" the entire Hindu society, he charged. "He is an honourable Member of Parliament and Leader of the Opposition. Therefore, he should take back his words and apologise," Giri said, adding the Hindu society is hurt by his remarks and there is anger among the saint community as well. 

Swami Balyogi Arun Puri termed Gandhi's remarks "unfortunate" and demanded he tender an apology" "Rahul Gandhi's remarks are extremely disgraceful and condemnable. Hindus have never been violent," he said in a video message. (with PTI inputs)