Operation Bluestar anniversary: Akal Takht chief flays AAP govt. in Punjab over anti-sacrilege law
The 42nd anniversary of Operation Bluestar saw pro-Khalistan slogans raised at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Sikh leaders used the occasion to criticize the Punjab government's new anti-sacrilege legislation, arguing it infringes on Sikh religious autonomy.
Why it matters
The event underscores the persistent tension between Sikh religious institutions and the Indian state regarding legislative control over religious affairs.
Pro-Khalistan slogans were raised inside the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Saturday (June 6, 2026) during the 42 nd anniversary of Operation Bluestar, even as the city wore a largely deserted look, with most commercial establishments and educational institutions remaining closed in response to an ‘Amritsar shutdown’ call issued by Sikh hardline groups to observe the occasion.
The article reports on the event and the statements made by religious leaders neutrally, though the subject matter is inherently polarized.
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