Panchkula, Oct. 29 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday accused the Congress of trying to vitiate the political atmosphere, questioning its "Mohabbat Ki Dukaan" slogan by invoking the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and incidents of violence against Dalit families in Haryana during Congress rule.

Referring to Rahul Gandhi's proposed November 1 event, Saini asked whether the Congress leader would address the 1984 riots as part of his message of love and harmony.

"Does Rahul Gandhi's 'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan' also have a shop for the 1984 riots? Will he speak about it?" Saini asked.

The Chief Minister also referred to incidents in Haryana, alleging that shops and homes had been burnt and Dalit families had suffered arson during Congress...