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1984
anti-Sikh riots: Canadian party seeks justice
Thursday November 04, 2010 01:48:43 PM,
IANS
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Toronto:
Canadian opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), which is
desperately trying to woo the Sikh community, Wednesday described
the anti-Sikh riots following Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's
assassination as "the tragic pogroms of 1984 that targeted Sikh
men, women and children".
"The New Democratic Party of Canada stands in solidarity with the
Sikh community, demands justice for the survivors and an
explanation for why and how this community was targeted by
organised mobs and government officials," NDP leader Jack Layton
said in a statement Wednesday.
He said, "The victims and survivors of 1984 cannot sit idly by,
waiting for the Indian government to recognise their plight and
frustration. Rehabilitation and support for the broken families,
especially the widows, must be prioritised.
"The negligence of the police must be examined. The truth and
those guilty must be brought to justice."
He said, "These are not demands - these are obligations of a
democratic government to its people."
Over 3,000 Sikhs across Delhi were killed in the communal frenzy
in the days following Indira Gandhi's assassination Oct 31, 1984.
The Sikh community in Canada is traditionally drawn to the main
opposition Liberal Party. But the left-leaning NDP is trying to
woo them to its side.
To boost its standing in the community, the party also demanded
the restoration Punjabi commentary by the Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation (CBC) on ice hockey at night.
"We would like to bring to your immediate attention the fact that
CBC Television has cancelled the Punjabi broadcast of Hockey Night
in Canada. We urge you to reinstate this broadcast for the
Punjabi-speaking community across the country," two MPs of the
party wrote to Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore Wednesday.
The MPs said, "As are you are aware, CBC initiated the weekly
Punjabi broadcast across Canada in 2008. Since then, watching the
games has become a household tradition enjoyed by the entire
family - from grandparents to grandchildren.
"It is been a bonding experience that also provided new immigrants
an opportunity to learn about Canada's favourite sport and get a
taste of Canadian culture."
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