Groups demanding an autonomous Sikh state have already called for a boycott of the elections.

The nights belonged to the several extremist groups demanding an independent Sikh state.

"Now a solution to these problems is a sovereign, independent Sikh state."

"The overwhelming presence of police gives the impression that people have been subdued with respect to an independent Sikh state," he said.

"All attempts are being made to crush all opinion in favor of an independent Sikh state."

His native town Mahendragarh was a Sikh state.

They held rallies in support of an independent Sikh state of Khalistan and continue to do so.

Patiala was a Sikh princely state that lasted from 1714 to 1948.

There will never be a free Sikh state of Khalistan!

Certain groups are demanding an autonomous Sikh state in India.