Sikhs in California vote on independence from India
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sikhs in California vote on independence from India

NPR  

Sikhs in California vote on independence from India Enlarge this image toggle caption Sandhya Dirks/NPR Sandhya Dirks/NPR It's a busy Saturday at the Sacramento Gurdwara Bradshaw at the edges of the city surrounded by fields and strip malls. "Sikhs are happy in India" Not every American Sikh believes the Modi government's Hindu nationalist agenda is dangerous for Sikhs. "Sikhs do have issues in India like any other community, but they have a legal framework, they have a constitution, they have a justice system in India," he says. For Sikhs living outside of India, he says, "which is a very, very small percentage of the Sikh population to start asking for a separate homeland, I mean, I don't understand that." "There are significant problems with the safety of Sikhs in the United States, but also the targeted harassment, intimidation attempts by India to silence dissent here," he says.

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Khalistan group holds ‘referendum’ in Auckland, faces criticism
1 month ago

Khalistan group holds ‘referendum’ in Auckland, faces criticism

Hindustan Times  

A ‘referendum’ calling for an independent Sikh homeland by the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice was held at Auckland’s Aotea Square on Sunday. Local authorities allowed the referendum, citing New Zealand’s commitment to freedom of expression. Narendra Bhana, president of the New Zealand Indian Central Association cited he importance of unity and vigilance against “foreign influences” that could disturb the …

Avoiding mention of Khalistanis: Canadian MP slams politicians
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Avoiding mention of Khalistanis: Canadian MP slams politicians

Deccan Chronicle  

Days after an attack on Hindus at a Brampton temple, Canadian MP Chandra Arya has come down heavily on politicians pitting Hindus and Sikhs on 'opposing sides' and asserted that the Hindu-Canadians and the Sikhs are on one side and the Khalistanis on the other.Due to the deliberate actions of some politicians and the influence of Khalistanis, Canadians now mistakenly …

Indian-origin Canadian MP slams politicians creating Hindu-Sikh divide
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indian-origin Canadian MP slams politicians creating Hindu-Sikh divide

India Today  

Days after an attack on Hindus at a Brampton temple, Canadian MP Chandra Arya has come down heavily on politicians pitting Hindus and Sikhs on "opposing sides" and asserted that the Hindu-Canadians and the Sikhs are on one side and the Khalistanis on the other. Strongly condemning the attack by Khalistani extremists "on behalf of Hindu-Canadians and the vast majority …

Not all Sikhs in Canada are Khalistan supporters, PM Modi supporters don’t represent Hindus as a whole: Trudeau
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Not all Sikhs in Canada are Khalistan supporters, PM Modi supporters don’t represent Hindus as a whole: Trudeau

The Hindu  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged the presence of Khalistan supporters in Canada but said they do not represent the Sikh community as a whole. Similarly, there are supporters of Prime Minister Modi’s government in Canada, but they do not represent all Hindu Canadians,” Mr. Trudeau said. The relations between the two countries came under severe strain following Mr. …

Pro-Khalistan separatists do not represent the Sikh community in Canada: Justin Trudeau
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pro-Khalistan separatists do not represent the Sikh community in Canada: Justin Trudeau

New Indian Express  

Amid India-Canada diplomatic standoff, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has said that pro-Khalistan separatists do not represent the Sikh community in Canada. Trudeau, according to reports, said that "there are many supporters of Khalistan in Canada but they do not represent the Sikh community as a whole. According to Times of India, Trudeau's comments came on November 4, a day after …

Khalistani separatists don't represent Sikh community in Canada: Justin Trudeau
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Khalistani separatists don't represent Sikh community in Canada: Justin Trudeau

Hindustan Times  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, for the first time, has said that Khalistani separatists do not represent the Sikh community in Canada. Attendees use their phones to record Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he delivers remarks at the Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas on the Hill celebration in Ottawa, Ontario, ob Monday, Trudeau made this remark during an event …

Indian-origin Canadian MP condemns Khalistani extremists, urges unity among Hindus, Sikhs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indian-origin Canadian MP condemns Khalistani extremists, urges unity among Hindus, Sikhs

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Condemning the recent attack by pro-Khalistan extremists on Hindu devotees at the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, Indian-origin Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya criticized politicians for misrepresenting the incident as a Hindu-Sikh issue. In a statement shared on the social media platform X, Arya wrote: "On behalf of Hindu-Canadians and the vast majority of Sikh-Canadians, I again strongly …

Sikhs march across California urging protections against threats from India on U.S. soil
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sikhs march across California urging protections against threats from India on U.S. soil

NPR  

Sikhs march across California urging protections against threats from India on U.S. soil toggle caption Mike Kai Chen for NPR About 30 people are walking along a dirt path between a rural road and a persimmon orchard, kicking up dust with each step. “They left India to find protection here, to find peace here and now that same government they …

Shooting attempt on ‘Khalistan’ activist raises fears among Northern California Sikhs
4 months ago

Shooting attempt on ‘Khalistan’ activist raises fears among Northern California Sikhs

LA Times  

Satinder Pal Singh Raju, an organizer in the Khalistan movement, said he was traveling on Interstate 505 west of Sacramento when his truck came under fire. Activists targeted The Sikh Coalition, a U.S.-based civil rights group, said in a statement that the Yolo County incident, while under investigation, “underscores the continued threat of Indian transnational repression.” The activists targeted in …

India calls Canada arrests over Sikh activist murder ‘political compulsion’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India calls Canada arrests over Sikh activist murder ‘political compulsion’

Al Jazeera  

Canada’s investigation into alleged Indian involvement in the assassination of a Sikh separatist in Vancouver last year is a “political compulsion”, India’s foreign minister has said after three Indian citizens were arrested over the killing. Nijjar’s killing sent diplomatic relations between Ottawa and New Delhi into a tailspin last year after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there were “credible …

India protests alleged Sikh separatist slogans at event attended by Trudeau
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India protests alleged Sikh separatist slogans at event attended by Trudeau

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi summons the Canadian deputy high commissioner after slogans in support of a Sikh homeland were reportedly raised at an event addressed by the Canadian prime minister. India has summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner after separatist slogans in support of a Sikh homeland were allegedly raised at an event addressed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Canadian foreign …

California Sikhs are driving a separatist movement. India calls them terrorists
9 months, 2 weeks ago

California Sikhs are driving a separatist movement. India calls them terrorists

LA Times  

This farming city in the Central Valley has made headlines for its financial struggles and its annual asparagus festival. The congregants joined him in a chant: “Long live Khalistan!” In 1905, a 39-year-old farmer named Jawala Singh left his home in Punjab and boarded a ship heading east, making his way to Panama and slowly on to San Francisco — …

What to know about the Sikh independence movement following US accusation that activist was targeted
1 year ago

What to know about the Sikh independence movement following US accusation that activist was targeted

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The U.S. has charged an Indian national in what prosecutors allege was a failed plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist at the behest of an unnamed Indian government official. The charges announced Wednesday against an Indian national arrested in June in Europe come two months after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there were credible accusations that …

What to know about the Sikh independence movement following US accusation that activist was targeted
1 year ago

What to know about the Sikh independence movement following US accusation that activist was targeted

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The charges announced Wednesday against …

Sikhs have made unparalleled sacrifices for humanity, India’s independence: Shah
1 year, 2 months ago

Sikhs have made unparalleled sacrifices for humanity, India’s independence: Shah

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday attended a felicitation programme organised by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, where he spoke about the role of the Sikh community since their fight for India’s freedom and thanked them for their relentless dedication to the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee felicitates Union home minister Amit Shah …

Why is India so worried about Sikh separatist calls for Khalistan?
1 year, 2 months ago

Why is India so worried about Sikh separatist calls for Khalistan?

CNN  

CNN — In the early hours of June 23, 1985, a bomb planted in the cargo hold of Air India flight 182 traveling from Montreal to New Delhi exploded off the coast of Ireland, killing all 329 people on board. Nearly four decades on, that terrorist attack – which remains the worst in Canada’s history – and the wider history …

Spotting Khalistan from North America
1 year, 2 months ago

Spotting Khalistan from North America

Hindustan Times  

Khalistan is not — and never was — a credible movement or a demand of the Sikh community. But after the Congress Working Committee conceded the Muslim League’s demand for Partition on March 8, 1947, the Sikh leadership rejected Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s offer of an “autonomous region” for Sikhs within Pakistan and opted for India. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who heads …

'Individuals have the right to freedom of speech': US on Sikh separatist groups
1 year, 2 months ago

'Individuals have the right to freedom of speech': US on Sikh separatist groups

Firstpost  

One such group called Sikhs for Justice is based in the United States and has been organizing an unofficial so-called ‘Khalistan Referendum’ The State Department on Tuesday said the United States respects the right to freedom of speech and assembly of individuals when asked about American factions of the movement for a Sikh separatist state that has long frustrated India. …

On Khalistani referendum, US says it respects 'right to freedoms of speech'
1 year, 2 months ago

On Khalistani referendum, US says it respects 'right to freedoms of speech'

India Today  

The State Department on Tuesday said the United States respects the right to freedom of speech and assembly of individuals when asked about American factions of the Khalistani movement that has long frustrated India. "What I will just say is that, broadly across the board, individuals have the right to freedoms of speech, rights to peacefully assemble in the United …

Indian-Americans condemn increasing instances of hate against Hindus in Canada
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian-Americans condemn increasing instances of hate against Hindus in Canada

The Hindu  

A group of eminent Indian-Americans has condemned the brazen hateful comments and a hostile environment against Hindus in Canada and asked Ottawa not to mix freedom of expression with freedom for terror and endorse hate crimes by being silent on the issue. The Khalistani video surfaced days after Trudeau's allegations on September 18 of the “potential” involvement of Indian agents …

Why Do Indian-Canadians Let Khalistanis Set The Agenda? - News18
1 year, 2 months ago

Why Do Indian-Canadians Let Khalistanis Set The Agenda? - News18

News 18  

Sikhs are undoubtedly the most visible and vocal segment of the Indian diaspora in Canada. Apart from a Hindu member of Canada’s House of Commons Chandra Arya lambasting his own Liberal Party run government for its inaction against the blatantly threatening and subversive actions of Khalistanis, the non-Sikh Indian segment has stayed out of the frame. As a result, Canadian …

India, at UN, is mum about dispute with Canada over Sikh separatist leader's killing
1 year, 2 months ago

India, at UN, is mum about dispute with Canada over Sikh separatist leader's killing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India's top diplomat steered clear …

Indo-Canadian MP slams own govt for inaction against Khalistani terrorism, expresses fear for Hindus
1 year, 3 months ago

Indo-Canadian MP slams own govt for inaction against Khalistani terrorism, expresses fear for Hindus

India TV News  

Indo-Canadian MP Chandra Arya, who is a leader of Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party, has slammed his own government for not taking action against Khalistani terrorists, as ties between India and Canada have reached the lowest point, and expressed concerned about the safety of Hindus in the country. He also said that Pannun's remarks amount to 'hate crime' that is being …

India-Canada tensions shine light on complexities of Sikh activism in the diaspora
1 year, 3 months ago

India-Canada tensions shine light on complexities of Sikh activism in the diaspora

Associated Press  

The shocking accusation this week by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India may have been behind the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia has raised several complex questions about the nature of Sikh activism in the North American diaspora. “Sikh sovereignty means having your independent, autonomous state where you have total control of the state’s resources,” …

India-Canada tensions shine light on complexities of Sikh activism in the diaspora
1 year, 3 months ago

India-Canada tensions shine light on complexities of Sikh activism in the diaspora

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The debate over support for …

What is Khalistan movement- the Sikh separatist demand at the center of the tensions between India and Canada
1 year, 3 months ago

What is Khalistan movement- the Sikh separatist demand at the center of the tensions between India and Canada

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tensions between Canada and India …

Khalistan movement: Sikh separatism long strained Canada-India ties. Now it’s sunk them to their lowest point in years
1 year, 3 months ago

Khalistan movement: Sikh separatism long strained Canada-India ties. Now it’s sunk them to their lowest point in years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. India rejected that as “absurd” Tuesday and accused Canadian …

Indo-Canadian lawmaker from Justin Trudeau's party criticises anti-Hindu threats by Khalistani separatist
1 year, 3 months ago

Indo-Canadian lawmaker from Justin Trudeau's party criticises anti-Hindu threats by Khalistani separatist

The Hindu  

Amid a diplomatic row between India and Canada, an Indo-Canadian lawmaker from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party has expressed dismay at the “glorification of terrorism” and hate crime targeting Hindus in this country in the name of “freedom of expression”. The sharp reaction from Chandra Arya, who represents the riding of Nepean in the House of Commons of Canada, came …

What to know about the Sikh movement at the center of the tensions between India and Canada
1 year, 3 months ago

What to know about the Sikh movement at the center of the tensions between India and Canada

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Tensions between Canada and India have reached new heights with dueling diplomatic expulsions and an allegation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil. The dead included Sikh militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, whom the Indian government accused of leading the armed insurgency. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has also intensified …

SFJ announces another round of Khalistan referendum
1 year, 3 months ago

SFJ announces another round of Khalistan referendum

Hindustan Times  

Secessionist group Sikhs for Justice has announced a new date for the voting of the so-called Khalistan referendum in the town of Surrey in British Columbia. “During G20, PM Trudeau defended Canadian Sikhs’ right to peacefully advocate for Khalistan,” SFJ’s legal counsel Gurpatwant Pannun said in a release on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had conveyed New Delhi’s “strong concerns …

Khalistan: The outlawed Sikh separatist movement that has Indian authorities on edge
1 year, 9 months ago

Khalistan: The outlawed Sikh separatist movement that has Indian authorities on edge

CNN  

CNN — A colossal police hunt for a Sikh separatist who has revived calls for an independent homeland in India’s Punjab state has stoked fears of violence and revived painful memories of a bloody insurgency that killed thousands. Singh is a leading ideologue within the outlawed separatist movement that seeks to establish a sovereign state called Khalistan for followers of …

Cannot stop Khalistan movement: Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh
1 year, 10 months ago

Cannot stop Khalistan movement: Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh

The Hindu  

Self-styled Sikh preacher and pro-Khalistan propagator Amritpal Singh on Monday said that Khalistan movement could not be stopped from flourishing and if Union Home Minister Amit Shah desired to stop it, let him “fulfil his desire”. Responding to a question on Mr. Shah’s remark that a close watch was being maintained surrounding Khalistan activities and the government would not let …

Indian govt issues demarche to Canada over Khalistan referendum
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian govt issues demarche to Canada over Khalistan referendum

Op India  

This week, the Narendra Modi government in India sent a demarche to the Justin Trudeau-led Canadian government urging that it halt the purported Khalistan referendum planned by a banned organisation for November 6 in Ontario since it would violate India’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. On September 22, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi called the so-called Khalistan referendum as a ‘farcical exercise’ …

What is Khalistan referendum, and why is India is so concerned about what’s happening in Canada?
2 years, 3 months ago

What is Khalistan referendum, and why is India is so concerned about what’s happening in Canada?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It comes after thousands of Canadian Sikhs took part …

Explained: What is the Sikhs for Justice group at the centre of the Patiala clashes?
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained: What is the Sikhs for Justice group at the centre of the Patiala clashes?

Firstpost  

Formed in 2007, Sikhs for Justice is a US-based separatist group that seeks secession of Punjab from India as Khalistan Two people, including a policeman were injured on Friday in Patiala when two groups clashed over an “anti-Khalistan” march. A Sena leader said the outfit had planned the march as a reply to the announcement by Sikhs for Justice to …

SC Lawyers get threatening calls from Sikhs For Justice: Here is what the threat message said
2 years, 11 months ago

SC Lawyers get threatening calls from Sikhs For Justice: Here is what the threat message said

Op India  

Hours after it was reported that Supreme Court lawyers were getting threatening calls from Khalistani terror group Sikhs for Justice, a transcript of the threat call has emerged. A social media user Priyang Pandey tweeted the details of a number registered in the UK, from which many lawyers got threat calls from the SFJ earlier in the day. Many Journalists …

Sikhs For Justice chief threatens Modi to separate Punjab from India
2 years, 11 months ago

Sikhs For Justice chief threatens Modi to separate Punjab from India

Op India  

Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the leader of the terrorist group Sikhs For Justice, has released yet another incendiary video in which he threatened Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that Khalistanis are ready to secede Punjab from India. Drawing PM Modi and the Indian government’s attention towards his incriminating speech, Pannu said that the Free Khalistan Referendum campaign began on January 5 …

Sikhs For Justice threatens Yogi Adityanath, Capt Amarinder, Manohar Lal Khattar and Jai Ram Thakur against unfurling national flag on Independence Day
3 years, 4 months ago

Sikhs For Justice threatens Yogi Adityanath, Capt Amarinder, Manohar Lal Khattar and Jai Ram Thakur against unfurling national flag on Independence Day

Op India  

Pro-Khalistan banned group Sikhs For Justice has issued threats to Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder and warned against unfurling the national flag on Independence Day. These include Jai Ram Thakur, Himachal Pradesh, Manohar Lal Khattar, Haryana, Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh and Captain Amarinder Singh of Punjab. In July, a recorded phone call went to Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur …

Pakistan and Khalistanis in a sort of 'abusive marriage': Terry Milewski, author of paper on Sikh separatists
4 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan and Khalistanis in a sort of 'abusive marriage': Terry Milewski, author of paper on Sikh separatists

Firstpost  

“Canada knows what’s going on,” says veteran journalist Terry Milewski of the pockets of support for Sikh separatism within its borders, “And will not endanger relations with India, except by accident — as when a convicted Khalistani terrorist was invited to dine with the Trudeaus during their 2018 visit to New Delhi.” Calling the incident a ‘grave embarrassment’, he adds, …

Canada Refutes Pro-Khalistan Outfit’s Claim That India Derailed Drive for ‘Punjab Referendum 2020’: Report
4 years, 3 months ago

Canada Refutes Pro-Khalistan Outfit’s Claim That India Derailed Drive for ‘Punjab Referendum 2020’: Report

News 18  

Canada has refuted claims by pro-Khalistan separatist group Sikhs for Justice that India attempted to thwart a voter registration drive on the secessionist Punjab referendum 2020. According to a report in Hindustan Times, the SFJ has alleged that on August 15, when several local pro-Khalistan activists were on their way to the Indian consulate in Toronto to conduct the drive, …

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