When a tree fell in Delhi

In the land where Orwell was born,” writes Jaspreet Singh in his recent book, Helium, “1984 was never imaginary. In India, it was real.” And it was real in a most violent, revolting manner. For, that was the year which saw 3,000 Sikhs being massacred in Delhi just because the two assassins of Indira Gandhi were their coreligionists. Unfortunately, as we observe the 30th anniversary of this ghastly act, there’s complete silence about the pogrom.

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