It was in this context that during the 1970s a section of Akalis began to demand political autonomy for the region. This was reflected in a resolution passed at their conference at Anandpur Sahib in 1973. The Anandpur Sahib Resolution asserted regional autonomy and wanted to redefine the center-state relationship in the country. The resolution also spoke of the aspirations of the Sikh qaum (community or nation) and declared its goal as attaining the bolbala (dominance or hegemony) of the Sikhs.

In which year was the Akali Dal formed?

1920

Akali Dal was formed in 1920. It was formd as the political wing of the Sikhs and had led the movement for the formation of a ‘Punjabi suba'. It is active in Punjab