Who was the leader of Akali Dal during the Khalistan Movement?

Sant Jarnail Bhindranwale

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Sant Harcharan Singh Longowal

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Amarinder Singh

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There was no leader at this time in Akali Dal.

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Solution

The correct option is B Sant Harcharan Singh Longowal
In the year 1980, when the Khalistan Movement began, the leader of Akali Dal was Sant Harcharan Singh Longowal. He influenced his followers to protest at the Golden Temple.

Sant Jarnail Bhindranwale was a religious militant leader at this time.

Amarinder Singh is the current Chief Minister of Punjab (as of 2019).

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