Sajjan Kumar
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| Sajjan Kumar | |
|---|---|
| MP | |
| Constituency | Outer Delhi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 September 1945 Delhi |
| Political party | INC |
| Spouse(s) | Ram Kumar |
| Residence | New Delhi |
| As of September 16, 2006 | |
Sajjan Kumar (born 23 September 1945) is an Indian politician belonging to the ruling Indian National Congress party.[1] He was a member of 14th Lok Sabha representing Outer Delhi constituency.
In 1977, sworn as Delhi Councillor by prominent social activist Guru Radha Kishan, congressman Sajjan Kumar is a mass leader of high following in Delhi. He was first elected to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi in 1977 when only few congressman were able to manage a win in Delhi. Sajjan Kumar is one of the prime accused in the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots. Eye-witnesses have testified how Sajjan Kumar incited mobs to kill Sikhs in the aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ "HC refuses to give relief to Sajjan Kumar". The Hindu. 18 February 2010. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article108890.ece. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
- ^ http://www.indianexpress.com/news/1984-riots-sajjan-kumar-provoked-mob-to-kill-my-father-witness-tells-court/734249/2>
