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News Topical, Digital Desk : The Delhi government provided significant relief to the families of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots by awarding government jobs to 36 dependents. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta herself handed over appointment letters at a ceremony held at the Delhi Secretariat. The event was filled with emotion, with many women's eyes welling up, some even crying upon receiving their appointment letters. Many expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister by turning on their mobile phone flashlights. These flashlights symbolized the new hope in their lives.
1984 riots are a black day in the history of India - Rekha Gupta
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that these jobs are not just jobs, but a recognition of the dignity and rights of families who have been struggling for four decades. She said that the 1984 riots are a dark day in India's history that can never be forgotten. The pain of a family losing a child, husband, or father is unending.
The Chief Minister said that as soon as Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power at the Centre, he expedited the process of justice by forming an SIT for the riot victims and the Delhi government is taking the same resolution forward.
What did Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa say?
Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa was also present at the event. He said that the families of the 1984 riot victims had been waiting for justice for 40 years. They fought in the courts, struggled on the streets, and endured their pain silently. The government jobs being offered today are a real balm for those wounds.
Sirsa explained that this time the Delhi government has relaxed age and qualifications so that children of older parents can find jobs. This is the first time a government has shown such sensitivity and prioritized affected families.
Why did riots break out in 1984?
The 1984 anti-Sikh riots are considered one of the most tragic events in India. Following the assassination of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, violence erupted in several cities, including Delhi. Thousands of people were killed and thousands of families were uprooted.
According to government records, more than 2,800 people were killed in Delhi alone. Many families lost their breadwinners in the violence, leaving their dependents to endure years of poverty, struggle, and social neglect. Several governments have come and gone, but promises of employment and dignity remain unfulfilled.
The government gave jobs to 36 people
After assuming power, the current Delhi government identified such eligible families and expedited the process. A few weeks ago, 19 people were given jobs, and now 36 more dependents have been appointed to MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) positions.
The Chief Minister congratulated the new employees, urging them to work with integrity and contribute to Delhi's progress. He also stated that the government would continue to support such families.
This will ensure that no affected family has to wait any longer for their rights. This step not only provides employment but also restores the dignity of those families who have endured 40 years of pain and waiting.
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