Congress distances itself from Sam Pitroda's statement on Sikh riots

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led by PM Narendra Modi on Friday sharpened its attack on Congress leader Sam Pitroda's for his alleged remark on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Modi said it showed the "character and mentality" of the party which slumped to 44 seats in the previous elections.

Asked about the 1984 riots, Pitroda had reportedly said: "84 mein hua toh hua."