Amritsar, June 6: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Maheshinder Singh Grewal said that it cannot be an ally of the Congress because it had ordered Operation Blue Star in 1984 and shown disregard for the Sikh community.
On This Day in 1984: On this day in 1984, the Indian Army stormed the Golden Temple complex as part of its Operation Blue Star. The operation was undertaken to flush out Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other armed militants who had been hiding inside the temple premises. While Bhindranwale and his aides were killed in the military operation, many civilians also lost their lives.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Akali Dal had been a long standing partner of the BJP before it broke its alliance over differences about the Farmers Bill. India News | No Alliance with Congress After Operation Blue Star: SAD Leader.