Dal Khalsa takes out Punjab referendum march in Amritsar

Carrying placards and flags, the marchers raised slogans highlighting political resolution to Punjab ‘conflict’ through the right to self-determination.

“The Sikhs of Punjab have been struggling for sovereignty and independence since the 1980s and they want international community to respect and recognise their aspirations,” a Dal Khalsa statement said.

Dal Khalsa president Harpal Singh Cheema said, “By asking for referendum in Punjab under the UN, we are providing a window of opportunity to the international community and to India to resolve the Punjab conflict in a peaceful, just and lawful manner.”