Our Punjab, Their Punjab

The Indian armed forces have an embarrassment of riches in terms of gallantry and service to the nation by the 'Punjabis', who serve across the services with much aplomb, élan and dignity. The region itself has the highest number of regiments that induct the bulk of their soldiers from the region, notably the Punjab Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Sikh Light Infantry, Dogras etc. The sociological-religious context of the term 'Punjabi' is also much more expansive than the understanding in Pakistan with an unmatched mix of societal diversity.