Posted on Sep 19, 2023
Why are some Sikhs calling for a separate homeland in India?
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Diplomatic tensions over calls for a separate homeland for Sikhs in India have escalated, after Canada said it was looking at "credible allegations potentially linking" the Indian state to the murder of a separatist leader in British Columbia.
India has denied the allegations, describing them as "absurd".
For anyone new to this long-running controversy, here's an at-a-glance look at the history and current context:
India has denied the allegations, describing them as "absurd".
For anyone new to this long-running controversy, here's an at-a-glance look at the history and current context:
Why are some Sikhs calling for a separate homeland in India?
Posted from bbc.com
Religion
Nationalism
India
Posted 8 mo ago
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"The Khalistan movement calls for an independent homeland for Sikhs in India1. The movement was at its peak in the 1980s in Indian state of Punjab, when the area experienced a series violent attacks and deaths. It lost steam after Indian armed forces ran special operations against the movement1. Sikh militants began agitating for a separate homeland in the 1970s, complaining of unfair treatment on the part of the central government2. Most Sikhs moved to India fearing they would be discriminated against by the Pakistani government on the basis of their religion3."
"The Khalistan movement calls for an independent homeland for Sikhs in India1. The movement was at its peak in the 1980s in Indian state of Punjab, when the area experienced a series violent attacks and deaths. It lost steam after Indian armed forces ran special operations against the movement1. Sikh militants began agitating for a separate homeland in the 1970s, complaining of unfair treatment on the part of the central government2. Most Sikhs moved to India fearing they would be discriminated against by the Pakistani government on the basis of their religion3."
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