Sonia Gandhi terms 1984 anti-Sikh riots a tragic and shameful chapter in history

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has described the 1984 anti-Sikh riots as a <b>tragic and shameful chapter</b> in India's history. In her memoir, she reflects on the violence that erupted following the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, noting that the situation quickly spiraled into chaos across the nation. Gandhi states that over 2,000 people were killed in the capital alone during the brutal violence. She recalls that her husband, Rajiv Gandhi, made <b>national appeals for peace</b> on television immediately after being sworn in as Prime Minister to address the widespread looting and destruction of property. Despite the establishment of several commissions to deliver justice, Gandhi acknowledges that the process has been slow and unsatisfactory for the victims.