Monthly Archives: August 1985

It is reasonably clear that the Sikhs have by and large welcomed the Rajiv-Longowal accord on Punjab. Or else the Akali Dal’s rival or­ganisation, Baba Joginder Singh’s so-called United Akali Dal, would not have found its fortunes at such a low ebb. It is equally clear that while the Akali … Read More →

It is pointless either to commend or criticize the Union govern­ment’s decision to go ahead with the proposed elections in Punjab despite the assassination of Sant Longowal. It has no choice in the matter whatever some opposition leaders have said. An early poll was an unstated but integral part of … Read More →