Punjabi Suba

The Punjabi Suba movement was a political effort in the 1950s and 1960s advocating for the creation of a separate Punjabi-speaking state in India, primarily for Sikhs. It aimed to protect Punjabi language, culture, and religious identity, which felt threatened by the dominance of Hindi and larger states like Punjab. Protestors emphasized regional identity and rights, leading to the state of Punjab being officially established in 1966, with boundaries aligned to Punjabi-speaking areas. The movement was a significant step in India’s regional and linguistic self-determination, balancing cultural preservation with political autonomy.