Chandigarh, November 3
The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will organise a one-day conclave titled ‘Zakhm 84 De’ on November 4, 2026, to bring the truth and painful memories of the 1984 Sikh massacre before the younger generation, 42 years after the tragedy. The conclave will also deliberate on the four-decade-long legal battle for justice for the affected families and efforts towards their rehabilitation. The event will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Hotel Parkview, Sector 24, Chandigarh.
According to a press statement issued by Conclave In-charge and Party’s State General Secretary Rajneesh Dhiman, along with State Media Head and Programme Coordinator Vineet Joshi., the conclave will bring together survivors of the 1984 massacre, eyewitnesses, legal experts, former judges, community representatives and political leaders. The primary objective is to present the facts surrounding the massacre before the younger generation, share experiences from the prolonged struggle for justice and discuss initiatives undertaken for the rehabilitation of victim families.
According to the party, registration and breakfast will begin at 8:30 AM, followed by the inauguration of a special photographic exhibition on the 1984 Sikh massacre at 9:30 AM. Punjab BJP President Sardar Kewal Singh Dhillon and Punjab BJP In-charge Dr. Satish Poonia will jointly inaugurate the exhibition. It will showcase incidents, evidence, and the immense human suffering caused by the massacre. The proceedings of the entire conclave will be moderated by BJP National Spokesperson Sardar R.P. Singh.