Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) sponsored a Khalistani referendum in Surrey, British Columbia, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly objected to “anti-India” activities by extremist forces in Canada.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the founder of the SFJ and a Khalistani separatist, spoke in front of the people at the referendum and made an incendiary speech that alluded to “balkanizing” India. He was accompanied by several security officers.
A referendum against India was staged in Surrey at the Guru Nanak Singh Gurudwara. When a crowd of 50,000–75,000 was expected, just about 7,000 individuals actually showed up.
The official to hold the referendum at a Canadian government school was previously scheduled, but it was cancelled following a commotion.
The vote was held on Sunday, September 10, the same day that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau about India’s worries regarding extremists who are inciting violence against Indian diplomats in Canada and encouraging secessionism.
A partnership built on “mutual respect and trust” is crucial for the development of India-Canada relations, according to PM Modi in his discussions with Trudeau on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Trudeau, who is in India for the G20 Summit, had to extended his stay after a technical issue prevented his aeroplane from leaving Delhi on Sunday.
Pannun had earlier this month distributed an audio recording urging Valley-based Kashmiri Muslims to travel to Delhi and cause trouble at the G20 Summit.
Additionally, he had made threats to fly the Khalistani flag above Delhi’s IGI airport.
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