During the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in Delhi, the massacre was instigated and carried out by organized mobs associated with a political party. Many Hindu families risked their own lives to protect Sikh neighbors. I myself was saved by my Hindu landlord.
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Within next 13-14 years, punjab’s water could become toxic and it’s land could turn barren - HS phoolka ji ( Ex LOP punjab , senior advocate supreme court of india)
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Punjab has remained at the centre of polarised conversations for far too long. But can we move beyond being merely pro or anti and begin speaking constructively about the many structural challenges the state faces?
That was the context in which @eknoorbajwa90 was introduced to me by an OCI friend. What followed were months of thoughtful engagement, difficult questions and serious efforts. The culmination of that journey took shape yesterday at Constitution Club, where Aad Foundation hosted one of the most constructive and candid conversations on Punjab that I have witnessed in recent times.
My gratitude to Abhishek Kapoor @itootweet for anchoring the discussion with balance and ensuring that voices from across party lines came together meaningfully. Thanking the Lt. Gov. of Delhi, @SandhuTaranjitS ji for his valedictory address.
This is precisely why public engagement matters to me. To create spaces where people can speak beyond routine talking points, where disagreement does not become hostility and where difficult issues are confronted with seriousness.
Thanking all the political leaders - MPs, MLAs and public representatives - who took the time to participate, with some even travelling all the way from Jalandhar and Roper.
@drcheemasad@vikramsahney@hsphoolka@sarveshkaushal@PargatSOfficial - thank you!
Punjab deserves more such conversations.
Delivered the concluding remarks at the conference on ‘New Punjab: Building An Agenda Beyond Crisis’ at the Constitution Club today.
Punjab’s story is a testament to the grit, resilience, and vision of its people - values that have left an indelible mark far beyond the state itself.
Spoke about the importance of building on this legacy by investing in education, advancing skill innovation, and creating strong, sustainable institutions that reflect these enduring strengths.
We are delighted to share the good news that distinguished researcher, thinker, author, and speaker @Shubhrastha ji has joined the @Aadfoundation13 family. We are confident that her association will play a significant role in transforming our vision of a new Punjab into reality.