Khalistan Movement: A Threat to India's National Security?
Khalistan Movement: A Threat to India's National Security? Khalistan: A Movement to Divide India? Khalistan image The concept of Khalistan, which means "Land of the Pure," has been a controversial issue in India for decades. The idea of carving out an independent Sikh state from Punjab and parts of Northern India has been propagated by radical separatists since the early 1980s. However, this movement has also been accused of bringing about communal disturbances and aiming to destabilize the Indian state. The roots of Khalistan can be traced back to British colonial policies in the late 1800s and early 1900s that aimed to divide Sikhs and Hindus. The British Raj recruited Sikhs in large numbers to serve in their army and fight against Hindu rulers who rebelled against British rule. This led to growing resentment between Sikhs and Hindus and laid the foundation for future conflict. After India gained independence in 1947, tensions between the state of Punjab and the central
