Deepender’s remark describing former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar as an “example” and terming his death as an “irreparable loss” to the country’s political landscape has triggered a controversy with several Punjab Congress leaders distancing themselves from Hooda’s remarks

Protests erupted outside Rahul Gandhi's residence, with Sikh leaders demanding apologies and condemning supportive remarks about Kumar. | India News

Sharma said Hooda’s comments “re-opened the wounds” of the Sikh community and could hurt the Congress’s prospects in Punjab, where the party faces elections | India News