Sikhs in India have a complex history with the idea of an independent state, often called Khalistan. The movement gained traction in the 1970s-80s, fueled by grievances over cultural erosion and human rights abuses, like the 1990 killing of Mangal Singh by Punjab Police mentioned in a recent X post. While some Sikhs, especially in the diaspora, push for independence, many in India focus on justice and autonomy within the country. Tensions persist—thousands of extrajudicial killings in Punjab remain unresolved, and distrust of the government runs deep. But a full-on separatist movement isn't mainstream among Sikhs in India today.