Operation Bluestar — the military code name for the action — stands as one of the most horrific acts of state-sponsored violence against the Sikh community in India. In the decades that followed, Sikh leadership led several civil rights demonstrations across Punjab to gain rights for the Punjabi Sikh community, which they felt had been ignored, while the Indian government looked to consolidate its authority. Both Operation Bluestar and the protests were covered widely across local and national media outlets. For the Sikh community, the Black Lives Matter protests happening right now across North America come at a time when emotions are high as we reflect on the carnage of Operation Bluestar. To pay homage to those who lost their lives during Operation Bluestar, I believe it to be imperative to act consciously within our current political climate.

Source: CBC News June 06, 2020 11:00 UTC