Punjab Congress leaders distanced the party from Deepender Singh Hooda's remarks. Hooda described Sajjan Kumar, a 1984 riots convict, as a nationwide role model. The party stated its support for riot victims and their affected families.
Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/his-personal-views-punjab-congress-distances-itself-from-deepender-hooda-over-sajjan-kumar-tribute-row/articleshow/133405142.cms)