In a move that stirred both surprise and criticism, the Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) posted a tribute on social media in remembrance of those killed during Operation Bluestar, the controversial military operation conducted in June 1984 to remove armed militants from the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The post, which honored the \u201cvictims\u201d of the operation, was seen by many as a political gamble aimed at influencing Sikh sentiment ahead of upcoming elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, within hours of posting, the BJP deleted the message, triggering widespread speculation. Critics across political and civil society circles questioned the party\u2019s intentions\u2014while some perceived the act as an attempt to recalibrate its image in Punjab, others accused it of playing with historical wounds for electoral gain. Operation Bluestar remains one of the most emotionally charged events in Punjab\u2019s history, and any public reference\u2014especially by national parties\u2014is seen through a highly sensitive lens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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