In an interview with Ranjeet Jamwal, Bali said Sikhs in Punjab are against Khalistan (sovereign state for Sikhs) and no one can spoil the brotherhood between Hindus and Sikhs in the state. Some excerpts :
Q: The Ajnala incident and the rise of radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh have rung the alarm bells over the increased activity of pro-Khalistan elements in Punjab. How do you see it?
A: First thing is we don't give much importance to Amritpal because from 1982 to 1992 we have seen the dark days in Punjab. The situation was much worse at that time. We have no hope from the Chief Minister (Bhagwant Mann) but we had requested the Union home minister (Amit Shah) to take action. It's a matter of shame for Punjab that the demand for Khalistan is even being raised in the state. For our Punjab, then Prime Minister of India (Indira Gandhi) and then Chief Minister (Beant Singh) sacrificed their lives. We have faced so much pain but now the demand for Khalistan is again being raised. And on top of it, Amritpal says he is not an Indian and belongs to the Punjab in Pakistan. Then better send him to Pakistan.
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