Anniversary Of Operation Blue Star: Commemorating The Events Of June 1984

Jun 06, 2024 Radhika Bhardwaj

Operation Blue Star was a significant event in Indian history, particularly for its impact on Punjab and Sikh identity

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It refers to the military operation carried out by the Indian Army in June 1984 to remove Sikh militants who had fortified the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar

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The operation was aimed at flushing out militants led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who sought an independent Sikh state, Khalistan

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Operation Blue Star anniversary, June 1-6, evokes mixed emotions, some remember Sikh sacrifices, others see it as a painful chapter in Indian history marked by trauma

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The anniversary sees memorials, vigils, seminars, and discussions where people remember victims, discuss Operation Blue Star's legacy, and advocate for justice

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