What was the name of the radical Sikh preacher Zail Singh supported?
Balwant Singh
Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale
Harcharan Singh Longowal
Simranjit Singh Mann
Answer
Bhindranwale, a fundamentalist Sikh leader, sought to establish an independent Sikh state in Punjab, India. He was supported by a faction within the Sikh community and became a symbol of resistance to the Indian government. His actions led to the Indian military operation code-named Operation Blue Star, which aimed to remove Bhindranwale and his followers from the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar.
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