COMMUNICATION-New Threats

issues like Operation Bluestar, fake encounters and granting of autonomy to the states. Nevertheless, there remains a vocal section within the Akali Dal which has links with the party unit in Delhi and seeks close tics with the BJP. Interestingly, the Left which shares the Dai's position on the issue of federalism, is reluctant to enter into any direct talks with the Dal so long as the latter does not break its ties with the BJP and takes a clear stand on separatism and terrorism.