New Delhi, November 15, 2026: Members of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) and families of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots staged a protest against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's newly released memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love.
> Protesters burned copies of the book at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi on November 12, objecting to its account of the 1984 violence. > Sikh Organisations Protest Against Memoir
The demonstration was led by DSGMC president Harmeet Singh Kalka and general secretary Jagdeep Singh Kahlo. Protesters gathered near the Wall of Truth memorial and raised slogans against what they described as an attempt to misrepresent the tragedy.
“**What Did Sonia Gandhi Write?**”
In her memoir, Sonia Gandhi describes the 1984 anti-Sikh riots as a tragic and shameful chapter in India's history. She also discusses former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's response to the violence following Indira Gandhi's assassination.
Victims' Families Demand Justice
DSGMC leaders disputed the memoir's portrayal of events, arguing that it failed to adequately reflect the victims' suffering. They reiterated their demand for accountability and pledged to continue legal efforts against those responsible. The controversy has renewed public debate over the 1984 violence and historical accountability.
