Posted 9/23/2023, 8:12:00 PM

Badal Calls for Unity Against Anti-Sikh Propaganda, Citing Punjabi Sacrifices for India

Sukhbir Singh Badal calls for unity against propaganda to demonize Sikhs and Punjabis. Urges all parties to condemn anti-Punjab and anti-Sikh forces.
Lists sacrifices made by Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Lala Lajpat Rai and other Punjabis. Says Sikhs have made unparalleled sacrifices.
Appeals to media houses to stop anti-Sikh vilification.
Urges countrymen not to be misled by anti-Punjab and anti-Sikh propaganda.
Says India's constitution declares unity in diversity as foundational principle. Calls for respecting that.

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