Amritsar, November 1, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has described the November 1984 Sikh massacre as a “stain” on the world’s largest democracy, saying that the wounds of the victims and their families remain unhealed even after more than four decades.
In a statement issued while paying tribute to the Sikhs, including men, women and children, killed during the violence, Dhami said the massacre took place in different parts of the country, including Delhi, allegedly with the backing of the Congress government in power at the time.
He said Sikhs were subjected to brutal violence for nearly a week beginning November 1, 1984, describing the killings as an act against humanity that had shocked sensitive people across the world.
Dhami said those responsible should have been punished under the law, but alleged that instead of ensuring justice, the Congress had consistently protected leaders facing allegations in connection with the massacre and rewarded them with prominent political positions.
He said the Sikh community had made significant sacrifices for India’s freedom but had repeatedly faced injustice despite those contributions.
With November beginning, the memories of the violence once again bring back painful memories for survivors’ families and the wider Sikh community, he said. Dhami urged governments to take concrete steps to secure justice for the victims and ensure punishment for those responsible.
He described the struggle for justice as not merely that of the affected families, but also a fight for human rights, democratic values and public faith in the justice system.
“The wounds of the victim families will not heal until those responsible are punished for their actions,” he said.
Dhami added that the Sikh community would never forget the tragedy and continues to observe its anniversary every year.
As part of the commemorations, an Akhand Path Sahib will conclude at the Sri Darbar Sahib complex on November 2, followed by a prayer in memory of those killed in the massacre.
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