Abstract
The Sikhs were the integral part of Punjab politics especially after Montague- Chelmsford reforms. They although had joint political venture with the Unionist Party of Punjab but later on during the partition drive they missed the train. They were more relying on the Indian National Congress authorities and were betrayed by them. Despite of many offers of Jinnah, they rejected all the offers and joined hands with the Congress. After the Cabinet mission, they mad and re-made all of their policies which led towards of their illusion politics, damaging their cause. Congress leadership assured them many times about their full support to the Sikh leadership and all of their demands. This paper will deal with the political development of partition drive and betrayal of the Sikhs by the Congress that how they were betrayed and the Sikhs were confused in their politics and political tactics and the role of Colonial authorities as well Congressites to get the support of the Sikhs.

Amir Ali, Muhammad Iqbal Chawla, Salman Ijaz , Shahbaz Shamsi , Robina Soheb. (2020) Khalistan Movement in Colonial Punjab: A Critical Reappraisal , Journal of Pakistan Vision, Volume 21, Issue 1.
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