Archive · 2 Jun 2025
BJP Deletes Post on Operation Blue Star Anniversary
The BJP in Punjab briefly posted tributes to those who died in the 1984 military operation at the Golden Temple, known as Operation Blue Star, and then deleted them.
The posts condemned the Congress government's actions at the time.
This is a sensitive issue for the Sikh community, who remember the event with deep emotion.
The Akal Takht's Jathedar has called for a 'Shaheedi Hafta' (martyrdom week) to remember the events.
The BJP's deletion suggests they're carefully considering their stance on this historic event.
The Punjab BJP removed social media posts paying tribute to Operation Blue Star 'martyrs'.
The post condemned the then Congress government's actions during the 1984 operation.
The posts were deleted shortly after posting on X and Facebook.
The posts included images showing damage to the Akal Takht.
The Sikh community observes the first week of June as 'Shaheedi Hafta'.
- Who
- Punjab BJP, Sikh community
- What
- The Punjab BJP deleted posts commemorating Operation Blue Star.
- When
- June 2024 (anniversary of the 1984 operation)
- Where
- Darbar Sahib, Punjab and on social media
- Why
- Internal debate within the BJP, consideration of the Sikh community's sentiment
BJP's Internal Considerations
Sikh Community's Perspective
BJP's Approach to the 1984 Operation
BJP's Internal Considerations
The deletion suggests the BJP is weighing its stance on the Sikh community and the 1984 operation.
Sikh Community's Perspective
The initial post honored the 'martyrs' of Operation Blue Star and condemned the Congress government's actions.
- Event
- Anniversary of Operation Blue Star
- Party
- BJP (Punjab)
- Post Content
- Tribute to Operation Blue Star martyrs
- Post Duration
- Removed within hours
- Location
- Darbar Sahib, Punjab
- Community Observance
- 'Shaheedi Hafta'
