Sangh Parivar conspiracy behind Sikh massacre
Sometimes justice to the victims itself becomes a big injustice meted out to them. Though former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life in the Sikh massacre case, there is always an iota of doubt about whether this can indeed be called justice. What more can be a big injustice when compared to the fact that a conspirator of a massacre is alive for 30 years after the incident and that too he was roaming scot free till now? Justice delayed is justice denied. Though Sajjan has been penalised for life, he can still approach the Supreme Court challenging this decision.
He is already 73. Which means one cannot be sure if the person would be alive or not by the time the court takes up the matter for hearing. The constitution that's alive during small skirmishes, tiffs and smaller crimes goes to sleep during massive massacres. Because those who caused trouble and bloodshed during the Sikh massacre are still roaming the streets of this nation free and fine. Not just that, they have also participated in the proceeding clashes and group violence even after that massacre.
Ironically enough, another leader who allegedly was a prominent part of that massacre, is now the CM of Madhya Pradesh. Leaders of Congress have often said the party is deeply pained and disturbed over the Sikh massacre of 1984, why would that same party choose someone who was part of that massacre to lead a state? The leaders owe everyone an answer for this question. Though Congress led the massive killings in this incident, one cannot deny the proactive role of Sangh Parivar in perpetuating the crime even further. The goriness of this lies in the fact that over 14 FIRs have been registered against 49 BJP and RSS leaders from that time.
What's the connection between Indira Gandhi's assassination, and RSS and BJP? Sikh massacre was part of the continued attack on minorities in this country. The enmity between Sikhs and Sangh Parivar is an old one. Arya Samaj always opposed the Sikhs vehemently. We can see the animosity against Sikhs in Dayanand Saraswati's Satyartha Prakashan book. A big chunk of backward community in Punjab had embraced Sikhism. The efforts to bringing them back to their base religion by RSS and Arya Samaj turned violent since it was met with massive resistance. Khalistan movement started around the same time. Indira Gandhi was assassinated. Politician Nanaji Deshmukh had defended the massacre in open terms stating the Sikhs deserved the treatment they got.
More than saying Congress carried out the Sikh genocide, it is better said that racist and communal minds ordered the killings. Indira Gandhi's assassination was just a pretext for them to kill the Sikhs. Subsequently, it was the same mindset did the killings in Mumbai and then in Gujarat killing the innocent Muslims. Let's consider Gujarat genocide for instance. Sangh Parivar played a direct role in it. At the same time we should also remember that Congress and other parties had been silent spectators in this criminal act by being neutral over it. There are leaders within Congress and other secular parties who support killings over cows and mob lynching carried out by Sangh Parivar supporters.
Sangh Parivar gains strength from their silence. To assume that all culprits have been punished with one person being sentenced to life over this crime is foolishness. If the Sikh massacre was made good for, the communal violence in 1992 wouldn't have happened and the Gujarat genocide wouldn't have taken place either. Even the court referred to Gujarat genocide in it's verdict on the 1984 incident. Court was concerned about the culprits being patronized by political parties and this was making it tough to punish them. Odisha, Kandhamal and Gujarat massacres are not any different from Sikh massacre instead they are the continuation of those, the court observed.
Unfortunately all those who masterminded the Gujarat genocide are in cushy posts in the government and are speaking about giving justice to the victims of Sikh massacre. Congress has atleast apologised to the Sikh community over this. But Gujarat government has not even done that. A law that ensures speedy trial and justice to such incidents along with acting as a deterrent to the reputation of such incidents is the need of the hour. That would be the real justice offered to the victims of Sikh massacre.
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World saw valour, courage of Indian armed forces through Operation Sindoor: President
New Delhi (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the world saw the valour of Indian armed forces through Operation Sindoor when they destroyed terror camps on the strength of their own resources and asserted that any terror act will be responded with decisive action.
"India has proved that power can be used with responsibility and wisdom. The world has seen the valour and courage of Indian armed forces through Operation Sindoor," Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament, marking the beginning of the Budget Session.
"Our nation, on the strength of our own resources, destroyed terror camps. My government sent a message that any act of terror will be responded to with resolute and decisive action," the President said, amid thumping of desks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other parliamentarians.
Murmu said the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty was part of India's fight against terror.
"We are also working on Mission Sudarshan Chakra to further strengthen national security," the President said, adding that security forces have also taken decisive action against Maoist terror.
Following Operation Sindoor, she said, the trust on Indian defence platforms has increased.
Murmu further said her government was committed to social justice in the country.
In the third term of the government, she said, work is being done to further empower the poor, and social security benefits are available to nearly 95 crore citizens now.
"My government is committed to true social justice," she said, adding that 25 crore Indians moved out of poverty in the last 10 years.
The President also said the government has been successful in tackling corruption and scams, and ensuring proper use of public funds.
"For India, the end of the first 25 years of this century has been filled with several successes, proud achievements and extraordinary experiences. In the last 10-11 years, India has strengthened its foundation in every sector," she said.
Lauding India's celebration of the 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and the country's tribute to revered tribal leader and freedom fighter Birsa Munda on his 150th birth anniversary, Murmu said, "when the country remembers the contribution of its ancestors, the new generation gets inspiration, which further speeds up our journey towards Viksit Bharat (Developed India)."
"The country celebrated the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. During the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, the entire country paid him tribute and remembered his contribution to the tribal community," the President said.
"The events related to the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel further strengthened the sense of Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat (One India, Best India). The entire country became witness to how Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika's birth anniversary celebrations filled the country with music and a sense of unity," Murmu said.
The President's mention of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) scheme was met with loud protests from the Opposition benches.
Murmu said the VB-G RAM G initiative would provide guarantee for 125 days of work, would stop corruption and leakages, and provide a new impetus to rural development.
The Opposition members raised slogans demanding its rollback, even as the treasury benches thumped their desk in support of the scheme.
The President had to take a brief pause amid opposition cries of "vapas lo" (roll back) against the Act that replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
The Opposition parties have been demanding withdrawal of the VB-G RAM G Act and restoration of MGNREGA as a rights-based law in its original form, the right to work and the authority of panchayats.
The government has, meanwhile, claimed that the new Act will further strengthen the guarantee for rural employment.
