1925 Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandak Committee received Legislative sanction. It is for the first time that women were granted right to vote. This event opened the way for all women of India the right to vote. 1984 Mr. Buta Singh announced the Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi’s acceptance of conditions for a settlement. These conditions were given in writing by the Singh Sahibans on June 17, 1984. As Indira Gandhi was to visit Darbar Sahib on June 20, Buta Singh made the announcement in a hurriedly called press conference at the residence of Bua Singh, SSP, Amritsar. The Army Generals and Deputy Commissioner, Amritsar were also present. However, immediately after the announcement and return of Buta Singh to Delhi, Indira Gandhi did a volte-face and admonished him for making the announcement. These are the 14 conditions placed before the Government of India in June 1984 by the Singh Sahibans. Those who signed the document were the head priest of Sri Darbar Sahib; the head priest of Akal Takhat, Giani Kirpal Singh; the head priest of Damdama Sahib, Giani Lakkha Singh; the head priest of Anantpur Sahib, Giani Harcharan SIngh Mahalon; and the head granthi of Akal Takhat, Pritam Singh. The then Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, agreed to all conditions except to the withdrawal of the CRPF (No. 11) and the immediate condoning of the army deserters (No. 9) Army be pulled out forthwith from the Golden Temple and the Akal Takhat. All further operations be handed over to the Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC). Public be allowed to enter the Golden Temple precincts. The SGPC staff and the gurdwaras be ‘released’ immediately as this will expedite administration and help restore the confidence of the Sikhs. Immediate release of Sant Longowal and others. Put an end to terrorism in the village of Punjab. The head priests of the Golden Temple be allowed to screen the filming of the Operation Bluestar before it is broadcast over television. Open all gurdwaras in Punjab and release their staff. Sikh solidiers be condoned for ‘desertion’ after Operation Bluestar. Steps be taken to stop the harassment of Sikhs inside buses and trains. Withdraw the Central Reserve Police Force from Punjab immediately. Proper arrangements be made to house huge quantities of wheat stacked inside the Golden Temple langar (kitchen). Sikhs living in Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and other states be protected and steps taken to bring to and their killings immediately. Name of all Sikhs killed and arrested by the Government be published without delay.
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