Re: Khalistan 101
I believe it's the Sikh community in India that wants a separate state. Is there any other religious or other ethnic group that supports it? << Sikh community doesn't want a separate state, some of them use it to incite passion and get money, No other community has till date shown support to it except Pakistan support to militants during its worst phase>>
Also, what are the reasons behind having another state? << Above post clarifies the points>>
How long has it been going on for and what first prompted it? << Above post clarifies that >>
How likely is it that they would be able to get a separate state? << Major majority of them even during hey day of militancy were happy in Indian union, as of now they don't want it. So please don't make statement as they are suppressed here, "How likey they will get it?" Question could be.. How likely small small minority of militants supported from externally will be able to destabilize the region... Answer is = at this moment that percentage seems to be NIL. Though we were single nation within my and may be during your fathers' life time, so I refuse to look in crystal ball, Though chances of that happening today is as good as Pakistan India again becoming single country.>>
What percentage of the community supports it and does it get support from the members of Sikh faith from other parts of the world? << Can't get clear answer on that, though you can count these in at best in hunderds, since even rallies in Canada aren't getting more than few 100 people to come out and walk>>
Is there any other national or international involvement? << Organizations yes,,, Movement NO>> Is there anything else that could be of help in better understanding it? << Yes - forget it, dont get swayed by people on this forum who have only one obsession is of abusing India and Hindus, all of us have our problems>>
I've always been interested in learning about it; however, I never really had the time to go through books or articles over it. At first I confused it with carrying a kirpan (knife, I believe) and the bracelet, but I realized that is part of their faith for some other reason. A bit of background would be very helpful. Thank you.
<< Sikh faith was created as warrior community against Muslim rule of Mughals within in Hindus, most of the converts were Jats (warrior community) of that area>>
Hindus and Sikhs marry each other absolutely fine, and infact it has nothing to do with love, in Punjabis its part of normal match makiing.
Yes, Riots after murder of Indira Gandhi by absolutely lost Congressmen was also one of the major reason for Sikhs to feel alienated. Though with consistent work from NGOs, community leaders and Democracy have made thing better and filled those wounds.........