| Autor: |
Ali, Amir, Chawla, Muhammad Iqbal, Ahmad, Muhammad Abrar |
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Journal of Political Studies; 2021, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p1-9, 9p |
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This study problematizes the Sikh's demand for Khalistan, a separate country of their own. To begin with, they demanded a greater degree of political autonomy within the domains of India. During the colonial period the Sikhs supported the Indian National Congress's demand for the division of Punjab and inclusion of the East Punjab into Bharat. But soon after the creation of Bharat(India), "the Sikhs realized that they were betrayed and they started to vow for more autonomy. Initially, they felt that PEPSU was a step towards their aspirations but later they felt that they had missed the train and moved for Punjabi Province. After much deliberation and delaying tactics, finally the Punjab emerged on the Indian Territory in the form that always proved a nightmare for the Sikh community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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