Congress MP Manish Tewari honored his father, V.N. Tewari, who was tragically assassinated by terrorists at their Chandigarh home on April 3, 1984. Tewari reflected on his father’s unwavering convictions, emphasizing that some individuals achieve eternal significance through their beliefs. At the time of his death, V.N. Tewari was only 48 years old.
Tewari shared a heartfelt message on social media platform X, recounting the events of April 3, 1984, when his father, Dr. V.N. Tewari, was senselessly killed. He highlighted his father’s multifaceted identity as a scholar, author, poet, and dedicated advocate for Punjab and its cultural heritage. The legacy of V.N. Tewari resonates through his commitment to promoting the syncretic ethos of Hindu-Sikh unity in Punjab.
In response to false allegations linking his father to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi, Tewari took a stand by lodging complaints with the Election Commission of India and the Punjab Police. He clarified that his father was tragically assassinated before the riots and had no involvement in the violence. Tewari demanded a thorough investigation into the dissemination of misinformation, urging authorities to hold those responsible accountable.
V.N. Tewari, a renowned academic and Rajya Sabha nominee, dedicated his life to literature and education. As a distinguished professor at Panjab University, Chandigarh, specializing in Punjabi and Modern Indian Literature, he left a lasting impact on academia. His marriage to Amrit Tewari, a respected professor at PGIMER, Chandigarh, further enriched his legacy, which continues to inspire generations with his contributions to public life.
