New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tarun Chugh on Thursday accused Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda of "rubbing salt into Sikhs' wounds" over his remarks on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, alleging that he was attempting to defend the Gandhi family and justify the violence.

Reacting to Pitroda's comments, Chugh said that the Congress party had provided shelter to those accused in the riots and had failed to address the suffering of the victims. He also criticised Pitroda for suggesting that the incident had taken place 40 years ago and should be forgotten.

"Sam Pitroda is rubbing salt into Sikhs' wounds to save the Gandhi family and justify the anti-Sikh riots. He said it happened 40 years ago, so forget about ...