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Sikh Sovereignty Calls Rise Amid Historical Tensions

11/20/2025

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The concept of a Sikh homeland emerged as British rule declined.
Sikh leaders sought sovereignty amid rising religious tensions.
The 1947 Partition caused violence, and Sikhs are now less than two percent of India's population.
The Indian government views Pannun's law offices in Queens as a terrorist hub.
Pannun recalls the 1984 Golden Temple assault, which led to violence and detentions of young Sikhs.

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Story summary

The concept of a Sikh homeland emerged as British rule declined.
Sikh leaders sought sovereignty amid rising religious tensions.
The 1947 Partition caused violence, and Sikhs are now less than two percent of India's population.
The Indian government views Pannun's law offices in Queens as a terrorist hub.
Pannun recalls the 1984 Golden Temple assault, which led to violence and detentions of young Sikhs.