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Sajjan Kumar row: BJP summons 3 MPs over condolence visit after Congress backlash
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The development comes days after Congress leader Deepender Hooda faced criticism from within his own party for condoling Kumar's death. The latest controversy has now put the BJP on the defensive, particularly in the run-up to the Punjab Assembly elections, where the legacy of the 1984 riots remains a sensitive political issue.
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- Why it matters
- The row exposes internal BJP management of a sensitive issue — the 1984 riots — weeks before Punjab Assembly elections where that history shapes voter sentiment.
- Most affected
- BJP candidates in Punjab Assembly elections — Face renewed scrutiny over party handling of 1984 riots legacy.
- Likely next
- Whether the BJP formally responds to the condolence visit criticism or the Congress intensifies its attack before Punjab voting.