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1984 one of the "darkest years" in Indian history: US Senator


Violence erupted in Delhi and other parts of the country after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards on 31 October 1984.

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The 1984 anti-Sikh riots are one of the "darkest" years in modern Indian history, a US senator has said, as underscoring the need to remember the atrocities committed against Sikhs so that those responsible are held accountable. Can go

Violence emitted in Delhi and different pieces of the country after the death of previous Top state leader Indira Gandhi by her Sikh protectors on October 31, 1984. More than 3,000 Sikhs were killed across India, mostly in the national capital.

Senator Pat Tommy, in his speech on the Senate floor, said, "1984 is one of the darkest years in modern Indian history. The world saw many violent incidents between ethnic groups in India, many of which targeted the Sikh community. Make."

The senator said that often in such cases, official estimates do not tell the full story, but it is estimated that more than 30,000 Sikh men, women and children were deliberately targeted, raped, murdered and displaced by mobs across India. to be done. from Pennsylvania.


We must remember the atrocities committed against the Sikhs so that those responsible can be held accountable and against the Sikh community or other communities across the world. Let the type of tragedy not be repeated," Tomi said.

Senator Tommy, a member of the US Sikh Congress Caucus, said that Sikhism traces its nearly 600-year history to the Punjab region of India. With roughly 30 million supporters universally and 700,000 here in the US, Sikhism is one of the significant religions on the planet.


Historically, Sikhs have shown a commitment to serving individuals of all religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, demonstrating their generosity and a deep sense of community.

Tommy said that he has personally seen the spirit of Sikhs and has been able to better understand the Sikh tradition founded on equality, respect and peace.

He said it is clear that the presence and contribution of the Sikh communities has enriched their neighborhoods across the country.

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