For several years, the Sikh community has raised their voices and opinions for having their own ‘land of the pure’ – Khalistan. They have even proposed which all areas must fall in Khalistan, including parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh. Though Punjab is the homeland for Sikhs for more than two centuries, their demands in the wake of Khalistan Movement seems to be irrelevant considering the present scenario.
Sonam Mahajan recently shared a video in which aides of Simranjit Mann (brother-in-law of Punjab CM Amarinder Singh) along with what the user calls “Pakistanis”, can be seen shouting slogans demanding Khalistan and calling Hindus “Bandar Sena”.
Aides of Simranjit Mann (Bro-in-law of Punjab CM) along with Pakistanis demand Khalistan, call Hindus “Bandar Sena.” pic.twitter.com/HMvLr9Lizi
Advertisement— Sonam Mahajan (@AsYouNotWish) November 1, 2017
Mann, the president of Shiromani Akali Dal (Simranjit Singh Mann), is a two time MP. A Twitter handle which claims to be his official account had tweeted the same video on September 25.
Our party representatives along with #Muslim brethren, protesting against THIS (Theocratic #Hindu Indian State) pic.twitter.com/ODeQGywUlI
— Simranjit Singh Mann (@SimranjitSADA) September 25, 2017
In no time the video divided Twitter users into two groups. People started sharing their views on what Khalistan means to them.
Khalistanis should select some good leader. Simranjit Mann’s nana Jathedar Aroor Singh honored Gen.Dwyer with siropa at Akal Takht.
— moudgilsatish (@19sat63) November 1, 2017
Khalistanis should select some good leader. Simranjit Mann’s nana Jathedar Aroor Singh honored Gen.Dwyer with siropa at Akal Takht.
— moudgilsatish (@19sat63) November 1, 2017
Hindu lala?We’re one isn’t it?Jo bhi gaddar hai itihas ke wo to beshak gunehgar hai pure desh ke.Jo goli tum pr chali wo muj pr bhi chali.
— Sagar Jariwala (@JariwalaSagar) November 1, 2017
Pakistani to samjlo aye hi bahar se the. Sardar apne hi desh se alag khaliSthan banake kya karenge.Bas pakistan ko 1971 ka badla mil jayega
— Sagar Jariwala (@JariwalaSagar) November 1, 2017
खालिस्तानी कट्टर सिख …. हम तो सिख भाईयों को सोचते थे देशभक्त होते है पर मेरे विचार बदल दिये टि्वटर ने.. खालिस्तान सच्चाई है
— Subodh verma (@subodh0805) November 1, 2017
Har hindu apne aap me sher bano aur lado in ganduo se.
— Aryan Jagarwad (@prashantjagrwad) November 1, 2017
Don’t agree 2 Maan’s ideology. He has no base in Punjab. But Bandar Sena isnt a misnomer for “Shiv Sena”. Noones calling Hindus Bandar sena
— GurpreetRandhawa (@Randhawagps) November 1, 2017
I have immense respect for Sikhs. Hindus and Sikhs were one then and wiil be one always. ‘Wahe Guru ji ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru ji ki fateh’
— Basant Nayar (@basant_nayar) November 1, 2017
I have immense respect for Sikhs. Hindus and Sikhs were one then and wiil be one always. ‘Wahe Guru ji ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru ji ki fateh’
— Basant Nayar (@basant_nayar) November 1, 2017
Why do we need to fuel hatred among Hindus & Sikhs just because of some lumpen elements?
— Basant Nayar (@basant_nayar) November 1, 2017
You are wrong , every thing has changed , wake up , they are not friend any more
— Harish sharma (@Harshgu02029623) November 1, 2017
ऐसे लोग पगड़ी धारण करके सिख गुरुओं का अपमान कर रहे हैं जिन्होंने हिंदू धर्म के लिए अपने बच्चे तक बलिदान कर दिये मगर मुगलो के आगे झुके नहीं
— Sanjay Kumar Goyal (@sanjaygoyal1910) November 1, 2017
ऐसे लोग पगड़ी धारण करके सिख गुरुओं का अपमान कर रहे हैं जिन्होंने हिंदू धर्म के लिए अपने बच्चे तक बलिदान कर दिये मगर मुगलो के आगे झुके नहीं
— Sanjay Kumar Goyal (@sanjaygoyal1910) November 1, 2017
1984 Sikh Genoside & Operation Blue star are main reasons for a sikh’s anger. Govt should act fast on these two issues to solve these.
— suman barbhaya (@Sumanbarbhaya) November 1, 2017
Khalistani Sikhs killed hundreds of Hindus before that. That shouldn’t be settled too ?
— Jaidev Jamwal (@JaidevJamwal) November 1, 2017
In sikho ka dimag kharaab
Pakis kisi ke true nhi hai
They helping ki if kashmir azaad hua n thn khalistan to easy for thm to enter india— aneeka (@goldiciousgurl) November 1, 2017
The politics behind Khalistan has been widely criticized over the last few decades. Many have called it a movement which emerged out of a few angry minds.
The Sikh community is one of the most respected minority communities in India. It is atrocities against them during certain periods which created a sense of separatist mindset in some. But remember the number of terror attacks which took place in the wake of Khalistan Movement and killed hundreds of innocents? Often termed as the “battles for righteousness”, these have not only ruined families but even generations.
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Punjab insurgency ending in part with the Operation Blue Star, Operation Woodrose, and 1987 and 1991 Punjab killings will always remain the bloodstained newborns of the Khalistan Movement.
Picture of the Golden Temple (Amritsar) during operation Blue Star.
The present-day government is highly nonpartisan and fosters consensus amongst people. Time and again many Indian Sikh political leaders have been hailed in the highest of statures, the greatest example is that of former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who led the nation for 10 consecutive years.
Blood only causes blood, and unwanted revolutions like the ones mentioned above can only cause distress and disruption in society. They must not only be denounced but should always remain at the backseat, especially in times when our country needs to unite and fight against other major issues of terrorism and poverty.
