The history of the Sikhs is a compelling chronicle of resilience and aspiration, characterized by their pursuit of dignity and honor, which at times has manifested in the demand for a sovereign state. Over a span of just over 500 years, the Sikhs once governed a vast territory stretching from the Satluj River to the Khyber Pass, with boundaries touching Tibet on the other side. They were also a crucial player in the colonial negotiations for India’s freedom. The Sikh religio-political narrative has significantly influenced India’s political dynamics for over a century, notably with the revival of the Sikh struggle marked by the establishment of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on November 15, 1920, at Akal Takht the supreme seat of Sikh sovereignty located in front of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. This narrative evolved further after the partition of India in 1947, a division that resulted in one of the most tragic massacres in history. Since then, the Sikh religio-political dynamics have continued to impact India’s political landscape and are now shaping its geopoliti