26 July
On this day in 1981
World Sikh Convention held at Manji Sahib
Amritsar resolved to initiate Dharam Yudh morcha to seek Sikh’s righteous demands. A list of 45 demands was submitted to the government. Aug. 31 was set as the dealine for government’s acceptance of Sikh demands. Harchand Singh Longowal was elected as the Morcha Director.
Also on this day
- 19404 Sikhs of No.4 Regiment were hanged to death