A special academic session was held at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, featuring an insightful lecture by Dr. Kanwaljeet Singh. The discussion explored the deep historical roots of Sikh and Punjabi migration, beginning with the 1849 British annexation of Punjab, moving through the traumatic impact of the 1947 Partition of India, and examining the far-reaching consequences of the 1984 events in Punjab. It analyzed how these major turning points accelerated migration (Pravas) from Punjab and reshaped the demographic, social, economic, and cultural landscape of the region. The lecture further reflected on how historical trauma, political transformations, and economic changes influenced patterns of displacement, settlement, and the formation of a global Sikh identity. This session is especially valuable for students, researchers, and anyone interested in Punjab history, Sikh studies, migration studies, and diaspora politics.

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