Dharam Yudh Morcha

Dharam Yudh Morcha
Date4 August 1982 (1982-08-04)[1] - 10 June 1984 (1984-06-10)[2]
Location
Caused byIncreased federal centralization during the 1970s, Akali Dal reconnecting to its rural Sikh base, economic concerns
GoalsImplementation of the Anandpur Sahib Resolution: decentralization and increased Punjabi state autonomy, riparian rights, prevention of the SYL Canal, retention of greater share of river waters, recognition of distinct Sikh legal identity, economic development
MethodsPeaceful protests, political demonstrations, sit-ins, work strike
Resulted inFailure of objectives[2] leading to Insurgency in Punjab
Parties
Lead figures
Casualties
Death(s)220, including 190 Sikh protesters[3]
ArrestedOver 200,000 Sikhs[4]

The Dharam Yuddh Morcha (Punjabi pronunciation: [t̪ə̀ɾᵊmə̆ jʊ́d̪ːə̆ moːɾᵊt͡ʃaː]) ("righteous campaign")[5] was a political movement launched on 4 August 1982,[1] by the Akali Dal in partnership with Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, with its stated aim being the fulfillment of a set of devolutionary objectives based on the Anandpur Sahib Resolution.[5]

  1. ^ a b Siṅgh, Major Gurmukh (retd.) (1997). Siṅgh, Harbans (ed.). Jarnail Siṅgh Bhiṇḍrāṅwāle (3rd ed.). Patiala, Punjab, India: Punjab University, Patiala, 2011. pp. 352–354. ISBN 978-8173805301. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Radicals remind Badal of his role in 'Dharam Yudh Morcha'". Hindustan Times. Hindustan Media Ventures Limited. 4 August 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  3. ^ Dhillon 1996, p. 198.
  4. ^ Dhillon 2006, p. 104.
  5. ^ a b Bakke 2015, p. 143.

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