Archive · 30 May 2025
Dal Khalsa Calls for Shutdown to Observe Operation Bluestar Anniversary
Imagine a group of people called Dal Khalsa who want to remember something that happened a long time ago called Operation Bluestar.
It was when the army went into a Golden Temple.
They're planning a march on June 5th to remember what happened and to protest.
On June 6th, they're asking everyone in Amritsar to stay home from work and close their businesses as a way to show their disagreement with the army's actions.
Lots of other groups are helping with the march and the shutdown to support their cause, they hope it is peaceful.
This is all to remember and protest an event that happened in the past.
Dal Khalsa announced plans to observe the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar.
A "Genocide Remembrance March" is planned for June 5th.
A complete shutdown in Amritsar is called for on June 6th.
The shutdown is a protest against the Army assault during Operation Bluestar.
Various groups will join the march including Akali Dal and youth bodies.
- Who
- Dal Khalsa, Akali Dal, Amritsar, Panth Sewak Jatha, various Akali factions, and youth bodies
- What
- Dal Khalsa announced a march and shutdown to commemorate Operation Bluestar.
- When
- June 5 and 6
- Where
- Amritsar, India
- Why
- To protest against the Army assault during Operation Bluestar.
- Event
- 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar
- Organizing Group
- Dal Khalsa
- Planned Events
- Genocide Remembrance March, complete shutdown in Amritsar
- March Start
- Gurdwara Burj Akali Phoola Singh at 5pm on June 5
- March End
- Akal Takht, where ardas will be performed