In February 2023, there have been protests in Punjab to release a group of Sikh prisoners who have been in jail for more than 30 years since militancy was wiped out in Punjab in the 1990s. What are these prisoners called?
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Correct answer: A
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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Bandi Singhs.
Protests erupted in Punjab demanding the release of Bandi Singhs, a term used for Sikh prisoners who have been incarcerated for over 30 years. These individuals were convicted during the militancy period in the 1980s and early 1990s. Activists and political groups, notably the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha, have been advocating for their release, arguing that many have completed their sentences and are now elderly or in poor health .The protests have intensified, with demonstrators staging dharnas at various locations, including toll plazas, and attempting to march towards Chandigarh to press their demands . The issue has become a significant political topic in Punjab, with various parties and organizations calling for the immediate release of these long-incarcerated individuals .