India

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The world’s divided Sikhs

From November 1984: Despite the violence, many Sikhs and Hindus still contend that they will eventually resolve their differences
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India after Indira Gandhi

From November 1984: Even the tide of sorrow that swept the subcontinent in the wake of Gandhi’s cremation could not extinguish the flames of sectarian hatred that followed her death
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The Golden Temple falls

From June 1984: The temple complex’s desecration ensures that Sikh passions will remain inflamed, threatening the nation’s unity
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The quest for a Sikh state

From November 1982: After living in relative harmony for centuries, violence has escalated between Hindus and Sikhs as the latter demand greater political autonomy