Dharam Yudh Morcha
| Dharam Yudh Morcha | |||
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| Date | 4 August 1982 - 10 June 1984 | ||
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| Caused by | Increased federal centralization during the 1970s, Akali Dal reconnecting to its rural Sikh base, economic concerns | ||
| Goals | Implementation of the Anandpur Sahib Resolution: decentralization and increased Punjabi state autonomy, riparian rights, prevention of the SYL Canal, retention of greater share of river waters, recognition of distinct Sikh legal identity, economic development | ||
| Methods | Peaceful protests, political demonstrations, sit-ins, work strike | ||
| Resulted in | Failure of objectives leading to Insurgency in Punjab | ||
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| Casualties | |||
| Death(s) | 220, including 190 Sikh protesters | ||
| Arrested | Over 200,000 Sikhs | ||
The Dharam Yuddh Morcha (Punjabi pronunciation: [t̪ə̀ɾᵊmə̆ jʊ́d̪ːə̆ moːɾᵊt͡ʃaː]) ("righteous campaign") was a political movement launched on 4 August 1982, by the Shiromani Akali Dal in partnership with Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, with its stated aim being the fulfillment of a set of devolutionary objectives based on the Anandpur Sahib Resolution.