Delhi Government provides government jobs to 150 families of 1984 Sikh riot victims

The Delhi Government has provided significant relief to families affected by the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Over the last one and a half years, government jobs have been provided to members of 150 families impacted by this violence. This important information was shared by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday.

A special dialogue programme was organised at the residence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri with members of the families victimised in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. During this programme, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta interacted directly with the members of the affected families. She listened to the struggles faced by these families and their long wait for justice.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister refused to identify the events of 1984 merely as riots. She stated clearly that this incident was not a conflict between two groups, but a unilateral attack on innocent people. Gupta emphasised that her government is fully committed to ensuring justice for the affected families. She described this not merely as an administrative duty, but as a moral responsibility.

In efforts to provide economic and social assistance to the victim families, the Delhi Government has simplified the job appointment process. Government rules have been amended for this purpose. Under these amendments, relaxations have been granted in educational qualifications and the maximum age limit to make it easier for victim families to secure employment. Now, eligible families can nominate a suitable member of their choice for the job. In cases where the necessary documents and other administrative processes have been completed, appointments have been made. The Chief Minister further stated that the government will soon issue appointment letters to all remaining eligible families.

The Chief Minister assured that no eligible family in Delhi would be deprived of the assistance process. Making an emotional appeal, she said that those who lost their lives cannot be brought back, but the government can strive to reduce the hardships of their families. The government's goal is to ensure that these families receive all possible support.

Regarding the investigation into the matter, she also mentioned the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Central Government in 2015. This team helped in the re-investigation of cases. The government's effort is to ensure justice and dignity for the victims.

The 1984 anti-Sikh riots were a major incident of violence in Delhi, in which attacks were carried out against people of the Sikh community. A long struggle for justice continued in the context of these events, following which a special investigation squad was formed to probe the cases.