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Vol. 7, Issue 5, Part B (2021)

A minority became a majority in the Punjab

A minority became a majority in the Punjab

Author(s)
Dr. Sukhjit Kaur
Abstract
This study will focus on the Punjabi Suba Movement in Punjab 1966. The Punjabi Suba came into being after various sacrifices and struggles. The Indian Government appointed ‘Shah Commission’ to demarcate the boundaries of Punjab and Haryana. The reorganization bill was passed on the basis of recommendations of this committee only. Punjab was divided into two states; Punjabi Suba and Haryana under Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966. Certain areas of undivided Punjab were given to Himachal Pradesh. However, Haryana was raised as a rival to the state of Punjabi language (which was to be made for Punjab). Common links had been made for Punjab and Haryana. Haryana was the area of Hindi-speakers. It could have been easily amalgamated with neighboring Hindi states of Rajasthan and U.P. But, the state of Punjab, which was demanding the areas of Punjabi –speakers, was crippled and made lame as well. Such seeds were sown for its future of economic growth that would not let it move forward. Haryana welcomed the Act of reorganization. As a result, the common forums were removed for Haryana and Punjab and Sant Fateh Singh and the Akali Dal welcomed this decision.
Methodology: The study of this plan of action is mainly based on the available main material content. The main content was found in the historical research Department of Amritsar, Sikh Reference Library and Punjabi University, Patiala. From these Universities many of these scholars, writers ‘art, newspapers, statements of various leaders, names of Jatha members etc. have been presented.
Conclusion: The findings of the study reveal, there was a considerable impact on the political, economic and social conditions of Punjab after the formation of Punjabi Suba. Punjab became a Sikh-majority area. If at all the Punjabi language had been implemented then its entire credit goes to the speakers of Punjabi for the first time.
Pages: 94-99  |  454 Views  85 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Sukhjit Kaur. A minority became a majority in the Punjab. Int J Appl Res 2021;7(5):94-99.
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