Divided by Partition, Punjabis on Both Sides Fight to Preserve Shared Identity

Decades after the 1947 Partition drew the Radcliffe Line through the Punjab region, communities on both sides of the India-Pakistan border continue to grapple with questions of cultural identity. The concept of 'Punjabiyat' — a shared Punjabi cultural and linguistic heritage — remains a powerful emotional and political force for millions. Despite being separated by national boundaries, people on both sides are actively working to preserve this common identity. The effort reflects a broader struggle to maintain regional culture in the face of political division and the passage of time.