Dharam Yudh Morcha
The Dharam Yudh Morcha ("righteous campaign") was a religious political movement in Punjab, India launched on 4 August 1982, by the Akali Dal in partnership with Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, with its stated aim being the fulfillment of a set of devolutionary objectives based on the Anandpur Sahib Resolution.
| Dharam Yudh Morcha | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 4 August 1982 - 10 June 1984 | ||
| Location | Punjab, India | ||
| Caused by | Increased federal centralization during the 1970s, Akali Dal reconnecting to its rural Sikh base, economic concerns | ||
| Goals | Implementation of the Anandpur Sahib Resolution - decentralization and increased Punjabi state autonomy, riparian rights, prevention of the SYL Canal, retention of greater share of river waters, recognition of distinct Sikh legal identity, economic development | ||
| Methods | Peaceful protests, political demonstrations, sit-ins, work strike | ||
| Resulted in | Failure of objectives leading to Insurgency in Punjab | ||
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| Casualties | |||
| Death(s) | 220, including 190 Sikh protesters | ||
| 1984 anti-Sikh riots | |||
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