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'.
Harpreet Singh Bedi was posting pro-Khalistan tweets for at least 10 years and had grown within AAP to become their social media president for Himachal Pradesh.