BJP seeks apology from Kejriwal, Sonia, and Rahul after Tahir Hussain conviction
The BJP has demanded apologies from AAP and Congress leaders following the conviction of Tahir Hussain for the murder of an Intelligence Bureau official during the 2020 Delhi riots. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accused opposition leaders of engaging in appeasement politics and protecting the accused.
Why it matters
The conviction and subsequent political fallout underscore the deep polarization surrounding the 2020 Delhi riots and communal politics in India.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) sought an apology from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, a day after the conviction of former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau official Ankit Sharma during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.
The article focuses heavily on the BJP's accusations and demands, providing a platform for their narrative regarding the opposition.
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