Amritsar : Khalistan Declaration Day is being observed today, marking the April 29, 1986 announcement by a 5-member Panthic Committee declaring an independent Sikh state, Khalistan.
According to Global Mirror, the day symbolizes Sikh resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring quest for justice, highlighting a legacy of resistance against oppression. It reflects the community’s unwavering commitment to preserving Sikh heritage and rights.
The Khalistan movement, which seeks an independent homeland for Sikhs in the Indian Punjab region, gained momentum in the aftermath of systematic discrimination against the Sikh community in India. The call for a separate Sikh state began in the wake of the fall of the British Empire.
According to Global Mirror, the day symbolizes Sikh resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring quest for justice, highlighting a legacy of resistance against oppression. It reflects the community’s unwavering commitment to preserving Sikh heritage and rights.
The Khalistan movement, which seeks an independent homeland for Sikhs in the Indian Punjab region, gained momentum in the aftermath of systematic discrimination against the Sikh community in India. The call for a separate Sikh state began in the wake of the fall of the British Empire.