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What was the purpose of Operation Blue Star?

  • To Promote Tourism in Punjab

  • To Remove Bhindranwale and his militants from Harmandir Sahib

  • To Preserve The Golden Temple

  • To Host a Religious Event

Answer

Operation Blue Star was a military operation carried out by the Indian Army in June 1984 to remove Sikh militants led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale from the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar. The operation resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians and soldiers, and led to widespread anger among Sikhs.
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