Neeraj BaliChandigarh, July 11 -- More than three decades after Punjab's militancy reached its peak, a series of social media posts by union Minister of State and BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has reignited debate over one of the state's darkest chapters.
In recent days, Bittu has been sharing archival newspaper reports and historical references, arguing that the atrocities committed during the militancy era should not be forgotten, particularly amid the controversy surrounding actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's film Satluj. These are widely being viewed as his response to criticism he has faced over his opposition to the movie, that has triggered debate over the portrayal of Punjab's militancy period.
He has repeatedly argued that discussion...