Sikh Ik Vakhari Kom

Are the Sikhs an independent sovereign nation or an ethnic group and a religious community like some other minorities in India? A size-able section among the Sikhs believes and claims that the Sikhs are an independent and separate nation. At least, the Sikhs are not Hindus. The book containing articles written by some Sikh saints and enlightened Sikhs justify the independent identity of the Sikhs on the basis of their distinct scripture, church, physical identity, dress code and ceremonies and rites. Despite these arguments, Sikh claim of being a separate nation (Kaum) is somewhat debatable