1947

Partition of Indian subcontinent. Sikhs received many promises by the Central State Government. Most of these promises went unfulfilled. Amongst other insults, the Sikh Faith was categorized within Hinduism in the Indian Constitution.

1950s

Beginning of Punjabi Suba Movement, initially seeking a state for Sikhs, but later softening to mandate a Punjabi linguistic oriented state.

1950s

Thousands arrested in relation to Punjabi Suba Movement. On Vaisakhi 1955, Sikhs gather in Amritsar and the government imposes a ban on slogans supporting Punjabi Suba, leading to open conflict with the police. Protests against the ban continued, culminating in a Police attack on the Sangat gathered at Sri Darbar Sahib.

1960s

Punjab further deprived of its rights, losing more land share to Himachal Pradesh and Haryana due to restructuring on linguistic basis. Akali Dal, which was initially formed to fight for the rights of Sikhs, rises in Punjab

1972

Anandpur Sahib Resolution put forward by Akali Dal, demanding Sikh Rights and more autonomy for Punjab.

1975

Increase of Beadbi incidents in Punjab. Indira Gandhi implements State of Emergency on the entire country after being accused of elections fraud in order to prevent prosecution or any legal action against her.