Khalistan
Khalistan refers to the proposed sovereign state of Sikhs in the Punjab region of South Asia. The concept draws on the historical and religious ties of Sikhs to the Punjab area, and the name combines elements meaning “land” and “pure.” Its proponents advocate a separate nation for Sikhs, sometimes including adjacent parts of India and Pakistan, though the precise territorial aims have varied over time.
The modern Khalistan movement emerged from political and religious grievances in the post‑independence era. In 1973,
Today, Khalistan is not a recognized state, and the Indian government regards it as a separatist movement.