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Secular and moderate in his views, Parkash Singh Badal restored harmony in the state after the violent 1980s. Hindu-Sikh amity and development of rural Punjab were key features of his political life
The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad. Where did Amritpal s Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs? Where does his fleet of vehicles come from? Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.
Punjab’s geo-political advantage as the gateway to Hindustan, turned Punjabis martial. In defending the motherland, they have rightfully earned the accolade of 'the sword arm' of the nation.
Last week I finished reading Ramesh Inder Singh’s Turmoil in Punjab — Before and After Blue Star. I also read Morarji Desai — A Profile in Courage by Arvindar Singh. Since the author and I had a common friend in Chaman Lal, a remarkable IPS officer (long retired) from the MP cadre,