Khalsa Raj Party

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The Khalsa Raj Party is a political party in Punjab; was formed by Dr. Jagjit Singh Chohan(who returned to Punjab after living in exile in UK for 21 years). Dr. Chohan says returned to achieve the goal of Khalistan (a desired homeland for the Sikhs ). He in fact indicated that he shall work to get Khalistan not through violent methods, but rather through peaceful methods.

Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 The creation of the Khalsa Raj Party 2 References 3 External Links

[edit] Introduction

The Khalsa Raj Party was started by Dr. Jagjit Singh Chohan (who used to live in exile in U.K. currently he is residing in Punjab). Chohan formed the Khalsa Raj Party in 2002 and he is also the President of the party. ^[1]

[edit] The creation of the Khalsa Raj Party

Jagjit Singh Chohan is the self-styled president of the so-called Khalistan. According to Sikh TImes that"Dr. Jagjit Singh Chauhan, an ideologue of the Khalistan movement who returned to India from UK after 21 years to form the Khalsa Raj Party, declared his intention to work towards the 'formation of Khalistan' at a press meet in Chandigarh. Till recently, Chauhan was lying low but now sees some prospect of the Khalistan movement being revived." ^[2] Dr. Jagjit Singh Chohan established the Khalsa Raj party with the purpose of achieving self determination for the Sikhs known as Khalistan.

[edit] References

1. ^ The Tribune, India, "Chohan wants edict on Tohra’s retirement" 02 August 2002
2. ^ The Sikh Times, Canada, "Weary Akalis Lean on Khalistan" 07 July 2003

[edit] External Links

• Khalsa Raj site