The Khalistan movement, once a violent insurgency in Punjab during the 1980s and ’90s, has resurfaced in new forms — not with guns and grenades, but through digital propaganda, foreign funding, and diaspora-driven narratives. The collection of reports under Khalistan – Internal Security by Lea Watch News dives deep into this evolving threat and what it means for India's internal stability today.
While the movement has little traction within India’s borders, its revival abroad — especially in countries like Canada, the UK, and Australia — is cause for concern. Social media campaigns, distorted historical claims, and well-funded lobbying efforts are being used to amplify separatist rhetoric. Often wrapped in the language of human rights and religious freedom, these campaigns mask the deeper aim of creating division and instability within India.
As highlighted in Lea Watch News, the threat is no longer just about secession — it's about narrative warfare. These groups aim to create global perception battles that cast India in a negative light while building sympathy for a cause that has long lost support among the Sikh majority back home.
The articles also explore how India is responding — through tighter coordination with foreign governments, digital surveillance of extremist networks, and efforts to distinguish between the broader Sikh diaspora and fringe separatist elements.
Most importantly, the series calls for nuance. The Sikh community, deeply patriotic and diverse, must not be conflated with the Khalistan fringe. What’s needed now is vigilance, smart diplomacy, and continued dialogue with global Sikh voices who believe in India’s unity.
The Khalistan story isn’t just about the past — it’s about how the echoes of old conflicts can resurface in new, digitally charged ways. And as this coverage shows, India is listening, watching, and ready to respond.