Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Dharmi Fauji Criticize SGPC for Lack of Recognition
Some Sikh soldiers who left the Indian Army in 1984, after Operation Bluestar, are upset with the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).
They believe the SGPC hasn't given them enough credit for what they did.
These soldiers, called 'dharmi fauji', are starting a movement on June 6 to ask the SGPC to recognize them properly.
They feel the SGPC hasn't supported them enough, especially since some families received very little money.
About 4,500 Sikh soldiers left the army, and now they want the SGPC to acknowledge their actions and contributions.
Sikh soldiers who deserted the Indian Army in 1984 are criticizing the SGPC.
The 'dharmi fauji' are accusing the SGPC of not giving them proper recognition.
The Samuh Sikh Dharmi Fauji June 1984 Parivar Welfare Association plans a movement.
The movement's launch date is set for June 6.
The SGPC provided limited financial compensation to families of deserters.
- Who
- Samuh Sikh Dharmi Fauji June 1984 Parivar Welfare Association, SGPC, dharmi faujis (Sikh soldiers who deserted).
- What
- The Samuh Sikh Dharmi Fauji June 1984 Parivar Welfare Association is launching a movement to press the SGPC for recognition of dharmi faujis.
- When
- Operation Bluestar occurred in 1984. The movement will launch on June 6.
- Where
- Amritsar, India
- Why
- The dharmi faujis seek recognition and honor from the SGPC for their actions during Operation Bluestar.
Dharmi Fauji
SGPC
Recognition and Support
Dharmi Fauji
The dharmi faujis deserve acknowledgement for their actions during Operation Bluestar.
SGPC
The SGPC has not adequately recognized or supported the dharmi faujis.
- Organization
- Samuh Sikh Dharmi Fauji June 1984 Parivar Welfare Association
- Event
- Operation Bluestar
- Key Date
- June 6 (Movement Launch)
- SGPC Claimed Dharmi Fauji Number
- 309
- Association Claimed Dharmi Fauji Number
- 2,875
- Approximate Army Deserters
- 4,500
