1) During the 1980s, Punjab was engulfed by a separatist movement which was transformed into a campaign of terror. What were the reasons for genesis of this problem? How did Indira Gandhi government respond to this problem? Do you think such problem has any chance of resurfacing in Punjab? Critically discuss.

1) During the 1980s, Punjab was engulfed by a separatist movement which was transformed into a campaign of terror. What were the reasons for genesis of this problem? How did Indira Gandhi government respond to this problem? Do you think such problem has any chance of resurfacing in Punjab? Critically discuss. (200 Words)

Bipan Chandra, India Since Independence, Chapter – 24