Which party led the 1950s Punjabi Suba Movement for a Punjabi-speaking state?

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Shiromani Akali Dal led the Punjabi Suba Movement in the 1950s, demanding a Punjabi-speaking state. The movement faced opposition from the central government, and the States Reorganisation Commission rejected the demand in 1955. The protests were marked by mass arrests and strong Sikh community mobilization.

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Shiromani Akali Dal Shiromani Akali Dal led the Punjabi Suba Movement in the 1950s, demanding a Punjabi-speaking state. The movement faced opposition from the central government, and the States Reorganisation Commission rejected the demand in 1955. The protests were marked by mass arrests and strong Sikh community mobilization.

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