Sikh outfits mark Operation Bluestar anniversary with pro-Khalistan slogans
The 42nd anniversary of Operation Bluestar was observed with pro-Khalistan slogans raised inside the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. Sikh hardline groups, including Dal Khalsa and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), called for an 'Amritsar shutdown' to mark the occasion. Activists advocated for a separate Sikh homeland, with some displaying photographs of slain separatist leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. Kuldip Singh Gargajj, the officiating Jathedar of the Akal Takht, expressed concern over the increasing targeting of Sikh identity and religious symbols globally, while emphasizing the community's contributions to humanity.
Key Points
- The 42nd anniversary of Operation Bluestar was marked by pro-Khalistan slogans at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
- Sikh hardline groups, including Dal Khalsa, called for an 'Amritsar shutdown' to observe the occasion.
- Activists advocated for a separate Sikh homeland and displayed images of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.
- The officiating Jathedar of Akal Takht highlighted concerns about the global targeting of Sikh identity and religious symbols.
Exam Facts
- The event marked the 42nd anniversary of Operation Bluestar.
- Pro-Khalistan slogans were raised at the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar.
- Kuldip Singh Gargajj is the officiating Jathedar of the Akal Takht.
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