This is more of an academic and somewhat Marxist interpretation of the Punjab crisis of the 1980s'. Lack of avenues in agriculture and industry combined with the rabid communalism of the two mainstream political parties Akali Dal & BJP have led to the communalization of Punjab problem. The thesis ignores the genuine and legitimate demands of Punjab and the Sikhs and holds communalism responsible for every problem. The study is more academic than analytical and evaluative[edit]
