Former Haryana Assembly Speaker Demands Deepender’s Ouster From CWC over Sajjan Kumar Row
Kuldeep Sharma says Hooda’s remarks on Sajjan Kumar reopened Sikh community wounds and gave rivals fresh ammunition against the Congress, which faces elections in Punjab.
- On Sunday, Senior Haryana Congress leader Kuldeep Sharma wrote to party president Mallikarjun Kharge seeking the removal of Rohtak MP Deepender Hooda from the Congress Working Committee for remarks extolling Sajjan Kumar.
- Hooda had described the death of Sajjan Kumar, who died at 80 on Thursday, as an 'irreparable loss,' sparking backlash for praising a figure convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases.
- Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi condemned the comments, while opposition parties including the BJP, SAD, and AAP criticized the Congress for its perceived 'anti-Sikh mindset' regarding the controversy.
- Addressing the backlash on Sunday, Hooda denied using the term 'role model,' claiming his statement was distorted by political opponents, though he expressed regret if his words hurt the Sikh community.
- Sharma warned the controversy could weaken the Congress in upcoming Punjab elections, as the Sikh community—crucial to the party's prospects—might have 'afterthoughts' about supporting the party after these remarks.
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Former Haryana assembly Speaker demands Deepender’s ouster from CWC over Sajjan Kumar row
Deepender’s remark describing former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar as an “example” and terming his death as an “irreparable loss” to the country’s political landscape has triggered a controversy with several Punjab Congress leaders distancing themselves from Hooda’s remarks
Haryana Congress leaders seek action against Deepender Hooda over Sajjan Kumar remarks
Former Haryana Assembly Speaker Kuldip Sharma has written to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge seeking Deepender Hooda’s removal as a permanent invitee to the Congress Working Committee
Sajjan Kumar remark: Cong leader seeks Deepender Hooda's CWC ouster
Congress MLA and former Haryana Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Sharma has urged Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to remove Rohtak MP Deepender Singh Hooda from the Congress Working Committee (CWC) over his remarks praising former party leader Sajjan Kumar.
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LatestlyRow over Sajjan Kumar 'role model' remark: Haryana Congress leader urges Mallikarjun Kharge to remove Deepender Hooda from CWC
In a letter addressed to the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday, Sharma said Hooda's statement had sent "shock waves" among the Sikh community and reopened wounds associated with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
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