The Punjab Congress has issued a formal clarification to separate its stance from that of senior party leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda. The controversy stems from comments made by Hooda, who referred to the conviction and legal proceedings involving former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar as an 'irreparable loss.'

Sajjan Kumar was convicted for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, a sensitive and politically charged issue in Punjab. By labeling the situation an 'irreparable loss,' Hooda’s remarks drew immediate backlash from political opponents and members of the public who viewed the statement as insensitive to the victims of the riots.

In response to the growing criticism, the Punjab Congress leadership moved to clarify that Hooda’s views do not represent the party's official position in the state. The state unit emphasized that they do not share the sentiment expressed by the senior leader, aiming to mitigate potential political fallout in a region where the 1984 riots remain a significant point of contention. While the Hindustan Times reports the distancing, it does not provide a direct response from Hooda himself regarding the backlash or whether he intends to clarify his original statement.