The perpetually simmering cauldron of Sikh politics boiled over last fortnight. It began in September last year when Bhindranwale, irked by Longowal's pacifist approach, decided to call a meeting of "all clean-hearted Sikhs" where a call was given for a parallel government. The pamphlet, which immediately raised a stir, alleged among other things that: * Badal had secret meetings with …