The Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday slammed the Congress, accusing it of exploiting "tragedies" for political gains while refusing to answer questions about its own record.
AAP targets Congress over 1984 Sikh massacre
Punjab has not forgotten the "1984 Sikh massacre", the pain of which continues to be carried by families across generations, and questioned why Congress leaders still avoid accountability on the issue, it said.
The ruling party lashed out at the opposition Congress after it held a protest against Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, demanding his removal over the alleged suicide of a Dalit man in Sangrur.
Congress protests over Sangrur death
Gulzar Singh, who hailed from Dirba in Sangrur district, died on September 7 after allegedly consuming poison. His family alleged that he was harassed and subjected to casteist slurs for questioning Cheema about the supply of drugs in his area at an event in Dirba th
The AAP said Gulzar's death was tragic and the matter should be investigated thoroughly, but Congress leaders should not turn the grief of a family into a political ladder.
In a statement, the party said the investigation was underway and the law should take its course, while questioning Pilot's attempt to use the matter for political headlines instead of allowing the investigation to proceed.
Aman Arora, Harpal Cheema question Congress
AAP Punjab president and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora said, "Punjab has not forgotten 1984, and it will not forgive Congress." Even after 42 years, the pain is just as real, he added
Every time Congress leaders dodge questions and run from accountability, they show complete contempt for Punjab, he said.
Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, "Why is the Congress still refusing to answer about the 1984 Sikh massacre even today? Why the fear about 1984 in Congress?"