On the 41st anniversary of Operation Blue Star and the death of Bhindranwale, pro-Khalistan chants echoed at Amritsar’s Golden Temple. Present at the site was SAD (Mann) leader Simranjit Singh Mann. Former Akal Takht Jathedar Jasbir Singh Rode remarked that these slogans are a common occurrence, highlighting deep-rooted grievances.

#WATCH | Amritsar, Punjab: People raise slogans of 'Khalistan zindabad' as SAD (Mann faction) leader Simranjit Singh Mann reaches the Golden Temple on the 41st anniversary of Operation Blue Star and also the death anniversary of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed during… pic.twitter.com/f0kmGBa1le

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Operation Blue Star, ordered by PM Indira Gandhi in June 1984, aimed to remove Bhindranwale-led militants demanding Khalistan from the Golden Temple.

Ongoing Pro-Khalistan Activity

In 2023, Amritpal Singh’s supporters attacked a police station in Ajnala. Singh became an MP in 2024. A Tarn Taran man was also arrested for spying for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.

Just before the anniversary, a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was vandalized near Phillaur. The banned group SFJ claimed responsibility.