1st June makes 40 years since the third Sikh genocide of 1984. The most scared shrine of the Sikhs, Sri Darbar Sahib (aka Golden temple) along with at least 40 other gurudwaras in Punjab were simultaneously attacked by the Indian army. Let's put this into context; imagine how Muslims would feel if there was a full scale army attack on Mecca or Catholics if there was such an attack on the Vatican church. All foreign journalists were expelled from Punjab, telephone lines were cut and roads into and out of Punjab were blocked off effectively isolating Punjab from the rest of the world. One Indian journalist, Brahma Chaney, managed to stay within Punjab and reported witnessing Sikh men shot at point blank range by the Indian army with their hands tied behind their backs with their turbans. Contrary to popular belief, Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale was not fighting for Khalistan (Independent Sikh homeland), he was actually fighting for the anandpour Sahib resolution which would have benefited all Punjabis regardless of religion. This political fight was portraited by the Indian media as being Sikhs vs Hindus which is simply not true. India is a great country with unlimited potential (that's why the British used to call it the "jewel in crown of the British Empire"), however this genocide against Sikhs remains a black mark against post independent India and the window of opportunity to give Sikhs justice is closing very quickly. The world is watching India as it steps up to its rightful place as a world power; I just hope it will do the right thing for a community which has always defended India and made it strong. #1984, #Sikhgenocide #neverforget1984
TODAY WE REMEMBER 1984 Harjap Bhangal Paul Millan Sharan Bhachu Baldip Singh MCIArb CJ Mandeep Kaur Virdee Gurbani Kaur