Dharam Yudh Morcha
Sikh regionalist protest movement in Punjab, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the political movement. For the film, see Dharam Yudh Morcha (film).
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]
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Date | 4 August 1982 (1982-08-04)[1] - 10 June 1984 (1984-06-10)[2] | ||
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Caused by | Increased federal centralization during the 1970s, Akali Dal reconnecting to its rural Sikh base, economic concerns | ||
Goals | Implementation 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 | ||
Methods | Peaceful protests, political demonstrations, sit-ins, work strike | ||
Resulted in | Failure of objectives[2] leading to Insurgency in Punjab | ||
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Death(s) | 220, including 190 Sikh protesters[3] | ||
Arrested | Over 200,000 Sikhs[4] |
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