1947 did not bring independence for Sikhs in Pakistan where followers of Sikhism, the world's 5th largest religion have been marginally reduced; Punjab and Pakistan in particular was ruled by Sikh with Lahore and other cities being the capital cities of Sikh empire. Ever since the partition 3/4 of punjab resides with Pakistan and only 1/4 of it is with India.
Sikhs demand the Independence of Punjab (All of IT), their historical homeland, BECAUSE Sikhs:
- Have a separate religion;
- Are the indigenous people of Punjab; and
- All Minorities have been subjected to genocide in pakistan;
Sikhs and other Pakistan Minorities have the right to self-determination under Article 1 of:
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights ; and few others