47 survivors of ’84 riots given job letters

Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) VK Saxena on Thursday distributed appointment letters to 47 survivors of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.According to a statement, six additional letters will be issued to successors of beneficiaries who have exceeded the age of service.

Speaking at an event in the Tilak Vihar area of West Delhi, Saxena announced that 437 pending applications for appointments were under verification. The locality primarily houses the 1984 riot victims.

He also directed the revenue department to organise special camps to expedite their resolution, the statement said.

Saxena announced that the colony, commonly referred to as “Widows’ Colony”, would be renamed based on residents’ recommendations.

He also approved a proposal seeking relaxation in recruitment qualifications for the victims’ kin, saying that the 1984 riots were a blot on Indian democracy.

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva expressed gratitude to Saxena for issuing job letters to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

He hailed the decision as a reflection of the deep affection and strong bond between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Sikh community, particularly the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

“These 47 job appointments, along with additional six appointments for family members of the victims who had exceeded the age limit, are a testament to Prime Minister Modi’s sensitivity and commitment towards the Sikh community,” said Sachdeva in a statement.

He further emphasised that the government’s gesture provides a brighter future for the families of the victims, who have long struggled with the scars of the riots.

Sachdeva noted that the Modi government has consistently shown goodwill towards the Sikh community, especially in addressing the painful legacy of the 1984 riots.