The recently released Bollywood film Emergency, directed and produced by Kangana Ranaut, is a calculated propaganda piece that not only distorts history but also maliciously targets the Sikh community and the Khalistan movement. This film is yet another attempt by the Indian establishment to demonize those who dare to demand justice, freedom, and the right to self-determination.
The movie centers on the controversial Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975—a period notorious for state-sponsored oppression, including atrocities against Sikhs. However, Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency deliberately vilifies Sikh leaders and the legitimate Khalistan movement by distorting facts and injecting fabricated narratives. The film grossly misrepresents Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, a revered figure in Sikh history, painting him as a separatist with fabricated dialogues about demanding Khalistan. This is a blatant insult to the sacrifices of Sikh martyrs and the principles of the movement for Sikh sovereignty.
The Sikh community, led by organizations such as the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), has rightly condemned the film. Protests have erupted across Punjab, with calls to boycott the movie for its anti-Sikh rhetoric. It is no coincidence that the Indian government and Bollywood, often used as tools of state propaganda, continue their concerted efforts to defame the Khalistan movement, which seeks to restore Sikh dignity and establish a homeland free from Indian oppression.
The Khalistan movement has always been about justice and freedom—principles enshrined in Sikhism. Yet, the Indian government, backed by its media and entertainment industry, portrays it as a violent separatist movement to silence dissent and maintain its authoritarian grip. Films like Emergency are designed to create fear and misunderstanding among the masses while justifying the historical crimes of the Indian state against Sikhs, such as the desecration of the Golden Temple during Operation Blue Star and the genocide of Sikhs in 1984.
Kangana Ranaut, infamous for her controversial and inflammatory statements, has once again proven herself to be a mouthpiece of the Indian establishment. Her role as Indira Gandhi—a leader responsible for countless human rights violations against Sikhs—demonstrates her alignment with anti-Sikh narratives. The release of this film is a strategic move to distract from the ongoing injustices faced by Sikhs in India and abroad, including the unlawful imprisonment of leaders like Simranjit Singh Mann and the suppression of voices advocating for Khalistan.
The Khalistan movement is not just a political struggle; it is a fight for justice, equality, and the preservation of Sikh identity. Films like Emergency aim to delegitimize this struggle and erase the truth about Indian state-sponsored atrocities against minorities. It is imperative for Sikhs and supporters of justice worldwide to stand united against such propaganda.
Boycotting Emergency is not just a stand against a biased film; it is a stand against decades of systemic oppression, distortion of history, and suppression of Sikh voices. It is a reaffirmation of our resolve to achieve Khalistan—a homeland where Sikhs can live with dignity, free from the tyranny of a state that has consistently failed to respect their rights.
Let this film serve as a reminder of why the Khalistan movement remains relevant and necessary. It is not just a demand; it is a fight for truth, justice, and freedom.
