The Khalistan Movement is a political campaign that seeks to create an independent Sikh state called Khalistan in the Punjab region of India. It emerged in the 1980s, fueled by grievances over political representation, religious rights, and economic issues faced by the Sikh community. The movement gained momentum after the Operation Blue Star in 1984, which aimed to remove militants from the Golden Temple, a significant religious site for Sikhs. Supporters of the Khalistan Movement advocate for self-determination and have organized protests and rallies both in India and abroad. While some view it as a legitimate struggle for rights, others see it as a separatist movement that poses challenges to national unity. The movement has led to significant political and social tensions within India and among the global Sikh diaspora.