New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday criticised Congress leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for choosing November 1 to hold a protest in Delhi, alleging that he had shown insensitivity towards the sentiments of the Sikh community and concerns raised by traders ahead of the Diwali festival.

Speaking to the reporters, Meghwal said November 1 was a sensitive date for Delhi, recalling the violence against members of the Sikh community following the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in October 1984. He questioned why Rahul Gandhi had chosen the same date for the proposed demonstration despite requests to reschedule it.

"November 1 is remembered as a very sensitive day in ...