H. Res. 1554: Congress Condemns 1984 Sikh Genocide
October 26, 2024
On October 26, 2024, the United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1554 (H. Res. 1554), expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the 1984 Sikh Genocide. The resolution was introduced by Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) and cosponsored by 13 other Representatives.
The 1984 Sikh Genocide
The 1984 Sikh Genocide was a systematic, state-sponsored campaign of violence against the Sikh community in India. The violence began on November 1, 1984, following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by two Sikh bodyguards. Over the next four days, thousands of Sikhs were killed in attacks by mobs and security forces.
The genocide was condemned by the international community, and the Indian government was forced to establish a commission of inquiry. However, the commission’s report, which was released in 1985, was widely criticized for being incomplete and failing to hold anyone accountable for the violence.
H. Res. 1554
H. Res. 1554 recognizes the 1984 Sikh Genocide as a “dark chapter” in India’s history. The resolution condemns the violence and calls on the Indian government to do more to address the legacy of the genocide, including by providing compensation to victims and their families and by taking steps to prevent future violence.
The resolution also calls on the United States government to support efforts to raise awareness of the Sikh Genocide and to promote reconciliation between Sikhs and other communities in India.
Significance of the Resolution
The passage of H. Res. 1554 is a significant step forward in the efforts to recognize and commemorate the 1984 Sikh Genocide. It is the first time that the United States Congress has passed a resolution specifically condemning the genocide.
The resolution is also a sign of the growing support for the Sikh community in the United States. Sikhs are one of the largest religious minority groups in the United States, with a population of over 500,000.
The resolution is expected to be considered by the Senate in the coming months. If it is passed by the Senate and signed into law by the President, it would become the first official recognition of the 1984 Sikh Genocide by the United States government.
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