BJP plans counter-protest against oppn's march, 1984 anti-Sikh riots to be in focus
The BJP is organizing a counter-protest in Delhi to coincide with an opposition rally on November 1, the anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The move is intended to highlight Congress's alleged role in the historical violence ahead of Punjab assembly elections.
Why it matters
Illustrates the use of historical grievances in contemporary political campaigning and the high-stakes nature of upcoming regional elections.
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party is planning to launch a counter-protest in Delhi against the Congress-led INDIA bloc's rally against voter irregularities at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, news agency ANI reported.According to the report, around 5,000 people are expected to participate in the march in the Hari Nagar area of the national capital.Members of the Sikh community, especially victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and their family members, are also likely to join the BJP's march as the party is gearing up for the upcoing Punjab assembly elections.Their participation is likely to bring the issue of the 1984 riots into focus, with the BJP seeking to highlight the alleged role of Congress leaders in the violence.This comes as the BJP has questioned Rahul Gandhi over holding the 'Delhi Chalo' march on November 1, which is also the anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi following the assassination…
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