Fem of the extradition of the two young Sikhs, Punjab is in ferment. The turmoil in Punjab, in tum, is not an isolated phenomenon of terrorism as is falsely sought to be projected by the Government of India, The phenomenon is rooted in man’s urge for freedom, democracy and social justice.”

‘The dream and desire for Khalistan is a just demand, It is not a frivolous or “pie in the sky” hope without historical basis. Rather it is the natural outgrowth of an oppressed people who wished to take their rightful place with the free nations of the world. Guns and tanks cannot crush the indominatible spirit of a people.

The government of India has sought to portray the Sikhs as “terrorists” when in fact it is the para military and army of the govern ment which has practiced the most abhorrent acts against its own citizens. When the Golden Temple was attacked the Sikh Nation was attacked. Ten years later the war continues. The Saint soldiers of the guru had no choice but to take up arms against those who had de cleared war against the Khalsa.

Bhai Harjinder Singh “Jinda” wrote in 1989 before his own UN timely death that, “Our struggle is not against any religion or community but is for the righteousness against repression. This battle of ours will not end with our deaths but will continue even beyond that.

‘The present regime has thrown the Sikh nation into dungeons sia very but the day is not far when the walls of these dungeons will fall and, the light of freedom will well come us. The Kesri flag has to flutier with the glory of sovereignty over the ramparts of Delhi’s red fort.

In 1989, in a message to WSN, Sukhi and Kuki said, “The day we started our journey in this struggle our fate was cither to be death or imprisonment. It is a part of the struggle and we are taking ill as such. We are facing it as a true Sikh should with equanimity and belief in truth and unshakeable belief in God.”

Sukhi and Khuki may have joined the struggle with the impetuous ness of youth, before they realized the realities of their commitment but there is no double that as their youth is sacrificed on the altar of Khalistan, their lives and dreams are not in vain. Though few have offered help, their faith has not left them without hope.

 

Article extracted from this publication >>  December 10, 1993