1st Photo: - Saluting on the occasion of March-Past in a Function at DAV College, Jalandhar in 1969-70 as the then Local Government Minister.

2nd Photo: - Participating in Bhangra at DAV College, Jalandhar in 1969-70 as the then Local Government Minister.

From the Window of History---

Last Instalment of The Views expressed by my father Late Sh. Manmohan Kalia Former Minister Punjab in a Seminar”The Punjab Problems and Its Solution" in the year 1984:-

About the amendment of Article 25. This Article makes it quite clear that the Sikhs have been recognized as a separate community distinct from Hindus. It is only for the purpose of social legislation like marriage, succession, adoption etc., that they have been placed at par with Hindus like Jains and Budhs. It was done by the Framers of the Constitution, because of common religious and cultural backgrounds. It is a useless demand. The Akalis must state first as to what changes in their personal laws they ask for, under the garb of amendment of Article 25 of the Constitution. The personal laws are already made by the Parliament and are progressive in nature. I would like that a uniform Civil Code applicable to all sections of Indians, even the Muslims be legislated.

To sum up:

(1) The Government should not shun its responsibility in curbing terrorism and lawlessness.

(2) The Akalis should condemn violence and see that the holy places are not used by the extremists or terrorists. An appeal should be made to all Punjabis to help the administration in curbing terrorism and lawlessness.

(3) The Akalis should be requested to bring out their demands specifically and place an embargo on the future ones.

(4) The Akalis should be satisfied with the appointment of 'Sarkaria Commission', place their case before it, instead of implementation of Anandpur Sahib Resolution.

(5) The Government of India should refer the case of River-Water dispute to the Supreme Court.

(6) Chandigarh should be given to Punjab. As Haryana never laid any claim to Fazilka & Abohar, they should remain part and parcel of Punjab. As already stated, it was only a move from the Prime Minister.

(7) The appointment of a commission (Tribunal) for the settlement of the boundaries of Punjab on linguistic basis would be in order.

(8) Suitable Guarantee should be enshrined in the Constitution against the misuse of Article 356 and 365.

(9) More financial powers be allocated to States through Constitutional amendment.

(10) Proper functioning of the Finance Commission be ensured.

(11) For the aforesaid solution, the constituent State Units of all political parties, excluding Congress, should approach their own National Leaders who should sit together and give a unanimous decision upon the aforesaid issues which should be applicable to all State Units. Afterward they should put pressure on the Akalis and the Central Govt. to accept the decision.

Manoranjan Kalia

Dte 14 th June 2020.