What is the difference between operation Black Thunder and Operation Blue Star?

While Operation Blue Star was widely considered poorly executed and shambolic because of the egregious loss of civilian lives and the damage done to both the Golden Temple and Sikh relations with the government (culminating in the assassination of Indira Gandhi by her bodyguards and anti-Sikh riots), Operation Black …

What was the purpose of Operation Blue Star?

Operation Bluestar was aimed at neutralising militant Sikh preacher Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale and his band of armed supporters ensconced in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. It’s been 37 years since the Indian Army conducted an operation to flush out militants from the Golden Temple in Amritsar, in June, 1984.

What was Operation Blue Star Why did it hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community?

Operation Blue Star was an army action in the Golden Temple, Amritsar to flush out the militants.  This operation damaged the historical temple and hurt the sentiments of Sikh community because they saw military action as an attack on their faith.

Who is called as Punjabi Suba?

The Punjabi Suba movement was a long-drawn political agitation, launched by the Sikhs, demanding the creation of a Punjabi Suba, or Punjabi-speaking state, in the post-independence Indian state of East Punjab. Led by the Akali Dal, it resulted in the formation of the state of Punjab.

Could Operation Blue Star have been avoided?

The most reliable estimates of the total number of deaths during Operation Bluestar range from 5,000 to 7,000. It was a tragedy that could have been avoided if – and it is a big if – Indira Gandhi had had the vision to reach a political settlement with the moderate Akali leadership.

Is Punjab a rich state?

₹1.55 lakh crore (US$21 billion) (2020–21 est.) The economy of Punjab is the 16th largest state economy in India with ₹5.29 lakh crore (US$70 billion) (FY2020-21) in gross domestic product and a per capita GDP of US$2,090, ranking 19th amongst Indian states.

Who founded Haryana?

Haryana state was formed on the recommendation of the Sardar Hukam Singh Parliamentary Committee. The formation of this committee was announced in the Parliament on 23 September 1965.