Punjab Congress Leaders Condemn Hooda's Praise for 1984 Riots Convict Sajjan Kumar

Punjab Congress leaders have strongly criticised Deepender Singh Hooda after he praised convicted politician Sajjan Kumar. Hooda had described Kumar as a prominent political figure with an exemplary connection with the people. Kumar was convicted for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, which followed the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Punjab Congress leaders labelled Kumar a 'killer of Sikhs', expressing outrage at the remarks. The incident has sparked a sharp internal dispute within the Congress party over the appropriateness of Hooda's comments.