Sikh student confronts Rahul Gandhi on 1984 riots, Operation Blue Star; Congress leader responds

Sikh student confronts Rahul Gandhi on 1984 riots, Operation Blue Star; Congress leader responds

During a US visit, Rahul Gandhi encountered tough questions from a Sikh student. The query concerned the Congress party's history with the Sikh community. It specifically addressed the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The student questioned Gandhi's stance on Sikh rights. Gandhi acknowledged past mistakes. He expressed a strong connection with the Sikh community. BJP criticized Gandhi, sharing the video.

Sikh Man Questions Rahul Gandhi On Operation Blue Star, 1984. His Reply

Responding to a sharp question on the Congress's role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, senior party leader Rahul Gandhi said a lot of these "mistakes" happened when "I was not there", but added that he was happy to take responsibility

I wasn't there during many Congress' mistakes, but happy to take responsibility: Rahul Gandhi on 1984 riots

Rahul Gandhi spoke about the 1984 riots and Congress's relationship with the Sikh community. He addressed past mistakes and his role. He also discussed Lord Ram and the BJP's ideology. Amit Malviya criticized Gandhi's remarks. Malviya defended Lord Ram and Hindu values. The interaction took place at Brown University. The BJP attacked Gandhi's statements. The event sparked controversy and debate.