Vaad

One should always revisit the past—not to remain trapped in it, but to ensure that we never repeat the mistakes and horrors of the past. We often remember the horrors of the Khalistani movement in Punjab and the immense suffering endured by the Sikh community during those turbulent years. But one part of that history is still far too often ignored: the horrific violence faced by Punjabi Hindus during the same period. Thousands of Punjabi Hindus were killed, often in broad daylight, simply because of who they were. Families were forced to flee their homes, communities were uprooted, and countless victims and their families have spent decades waiting for justice and recognition. This podcast appears to be a much-needed attempt to bring that forgotten chapter of Punjab's history into the mainstream. Ranju Aery Dadhwal is an author, researcher, and independent journalist who has extensively documented the socio-political history and human cost of the Punjab militancy era. Through ground research, oral histories, and painstaking documentation—most notably in her book *RED CARD*—she has brought forward the experiences of victims, survivors, and displaced families who lived through the violence of the 1980s and 1990s. Her work deserves far greater appreciation, recognition, and acknowledgement. I strongly urge everyone to watch this podcast. If we genuinely want to understand the Punjab militancy era, we cannot look at history through only one lens. The suffering of every community deserves to be remembered, documented, and acknowledged. This is not about diminishing anyone else's suffering. It is about ensuring that the suffering of Punjabi Hindus is not forgotten either. A painful chapter of history deserves to be told in its entirety—not selectively. @VaadClips @aery_ranju #25YearsOfSeva #IMCAspire youtu.be/t7GDSEiOB0A?si=trYG…