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Background
Overview
Understanding the Khalistan Movement is crucial for comprehending post-independence Indian history, internal security challenges, the complexities of federalism, and the impact of extremist ideologies on national unity and integrity.
The Khalistan Movement was a Sikh separatist movement seeking to create an independent state called Khalistan in the Punjab region of India. It gained prominence in the late 1970s and 1980s, leading to a period of intense militancy and violence that challenged India's national unity and federal structure.