1984 Sikh Genocide Organizer : Jagdish Tytler
New Delhi (KP)--A notorious leader of the Congress Party, Jagdish Tytler has been cleared of wrongdoing by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Tytler was previously facing multiple cases for his involvement in the 1984 Government organized genocide. Despite there being several eye-witnesses and other proofs present against Tytler, the CBI has claimed all cases as ‘unfit’.
The long awaited report by the CBI was finally presented in the court this past week in a sealed envelope. During the important court session that was held on April 2nd, the CBI asked the presiding judge to dismiss the pending cases against Jagdish Tytler.
Sikhs have labeled Congress as the main instigator behind Tytler being cleared of wrongdoing. The dismissal has come shortly after Tytler was nominated to stand in the upcoming elections. According to Sikh organizations that took part in the main protest organized outside the court house, the dismissal of charges was purposely ‘bestowed’ in order to raise Tytler’s popularity within right-wing Hindu parties.
CBI Decision Will Ultimately Hurt the Congress
As Sikhs in the State of Punjab remain displeased with the Akali Dal (B) and Bhartiya Janta Party alliance, they will also fail to enshrine any trust in the Congress party during the upcoming elections. The recent decision by Congress to grant tickets to Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar, and now the dismissal by the CBI on behest of the Congress, will ultimately force Sikhs to withdraw any support for the Congress.
Although the Sikhs always remained wary of Congress policies, commendable work by Capt. Amarinder Singh and another handful of Congress leaders did inspire Sikhs to abstain from voting for the pseudo-Akalis. As Capt. Amarinder Singh and other Congress leaders in Punjab remain silent on the issue, it is certain that the Sikh masses will have to withdraw any support promised to the Congress.
Several Congress leaders have expressed regret over the incident and have alleged to quit the party if no immediate action is taken. Bir Davinder Singh, a well renowned and senior Congress official has already submitted his resignation along with GS Ghalib, another senior member. Several others are expected to follow suit.
Bir Davinder Singh has personally written to Sonia Gandhi condemning her for the “gravest” of mistakes. The letter states that Sonia Gandhi’s false secularism was exposed after Congress presented tickets to Tytler and Kumar. Bir Davinder Singh has been an active member of the Congress for over thirty years and his resignation will certainly have a great impact on the Congress.
Sikhs Join Protests, Hundreds Arrested
The move has brought forth the fury of the entire Sikh Nation against the Congress and the CBI. A protest was organized by members of the Sikh community outside the court. Similar protests have already started to take place across the country, with Congress offices being the main target.
A protest was also organized in front of the residence of Congress President Sonia Gandhi. The protest was well attended by Sikhs from all parts of Delhi. On orders of Sonia, over 200 were arrested by the police even though the protest was peaceful.
Struggle for Justice to Continue Despite Government Hurdles
The number of protests will certainly put anti-Sikh elements on target. Sikh Sangat should unite to hold similar protests until the next court hearing. Even though the CBI has granted a dismissal of charges, the court is yet to announce its verdict.
Following the court’s feathery stance on Jagdish Tytler this past week, HS Phoolka, a well known lawyer, asked the court to allow him to investigate the final report submitted by the CBI. Immediate permission was not granted, but the court asked the CBI to respond by April 9th at the next court hearing.
Phoolka expressed regret over the CBI investigation and alleged that the report was prepared in the presence of Tytler. He further held that the struggle against Tytler will not end with the CBI’s shortcomings as Sikhs will continue to fight until justice prevails.
