Khalistani elements claim parts of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, which formed part of Greater Punjab till 1966, as part of 'Khalistan', an idea supported by ISI backed separatists. They want to 'liberate' Himachal Pradesh and Haryana and 'merge' into 'Khalistan'.
The procession was taken out from Ramjanaki temple with 5100 'kalashas' (religious urns) in the presence of various Hindu religious dignitaries including Mahamandaleshwar of 13 Akhadas, Mahants and Shankaracharyas.