Shivesh Mishra

The Khalistan Movement

The Khalistan movement, a chapter in India's history that left an indelible mark, particularly within the Sikh community, emerged in the late 20th century with the aspiration to carve out an independent Sikh state called Khalistan from the Indian state of Punjab. Spanning the 1980s and early '90s, this movement saw violent protests, resulting in the tragic loss of over 20,000 lives in Punjab. What began as a quest for self-determination soon evolved into a deeply divisive and violent episode in India's history.