:dateline:Paramjit Gill, an elected member of the Canadian Parliament, representing the riding of Brampton-Springdale in Ontario, addressed the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) invasion by the Indian Government 30 years ago in Amritsar, Punjab.� He presented his statement in the Canadian parliament, terming the incident as a �dark and difficult chapter in India’s history�.
Complete statement by Parm Gill is presented below:
30 years ago today marks a dark and difficult chapter in India’s history. The June 1984 Indian army attack, named Operation Blue Star, on the Golden temple in Amritsar, Punjab, one of the holiest sites for Sikhs, led to the killing of thousands of innocent pilgrims.�
Today, on the anniversary of this horrible attack, we remember the innocent lives lost, and their families. Their memories will live as a constant reminder of the importance of defending the fundamental values of democracy, rule of law, and human rights for all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragedy.
