Sajjan Kumar

Sajjan Kumar
MP
Constituency Outer Delhi
Personal details
Born 23 September 1945 (1945-09-23) (age 66)
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]

References

  1. ^ "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. 
  2. ^ http://www.indianexpress.com/news/1984-riots-sajjan-kumar-provoked-mob-to-kill-my-father-witness-tells-court/734249/2>

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