Three Members of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Delhi unit stirred controversy this week with a condolence visit to the home of Sajjan Kumar, a former Congress leader convicted for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The move did not go unnoticed—or unpunished—by their own party leadership.

  • Three Delhi BJP MPs visited Sajjan Kumar's residence
  • Delhi BJP chief Nitin Nabin took disciplinary action
  • Sajjan Kumar was a convicted figure in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots

A Controversial Gesture

The visit, intended as a gesture of sympathy following Kumar’s recent death, quickly drew criticism from within and outside the party. For many, especially in the Sikh community, Kumar remained a painful symbol of one of India’s darkest chapters.

Swift Party Response

Delhi BJP chief Nitin Nabin did not wait long to respond. Reports confirm he reprimanded the MPs, signaling the party’s discomfort with the appearance of condoning a figure linked to communal violence. The action underscores the BJP’s careful navigation of historical sensitivities and its political messaging.

Political Repercussions

Opposition parties, including the AAP, were quick to seize on the incident, accusing the BJP of hypocrisy. The episode highlights how the legacy of the 1984 riots continues to reverberate in Indian politics, testing alliances and public trust decades later.