Between India and Pakistan – The Sikh Dilemma
25 March 2023 |
4:09 pm
India and Pakistan traditionally have hostile relations, but there is hope on one front, at least. In order to enable the Sikhs from India to make a pilgrimage to one of their holiest shrines, a "peace corridor" has been opened between the two countries.
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