Ottawa, Canada: The Sikh Federation (Canada) has strongly condemned the upcoming visit of India’s Foreign Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, calling it “grossly inappropriate” and “unacceptable” given India’s “documented violence against Sikhs across Canada and its ongoing campaign of transnational repression.” The visit, scheduled for November 11–12, has sparked frustration among Sikhs nationwide, who say Canada’s […]
The Indian government’s Ministry of Home Affairs released a statement on January 15, 2025, regarding India’s High-Level Committee’s report on a case involving an attempted assassination of a US citizen Sikh activist by agents of the Government of India in the United States. The timing of this release is significant, coming just days […]
London: On 9 January 2025, UK Parliament member Tan Dhesi raised the matter of an independent inquiry into the British governments role in attack in Amritsar by Indian Army in June 1984. Tan Dhesi MP, noted: “In 1984, the global Sikh community suffered catastrophic collective trauma when the then Indian Government ordered the storming of […]
Sydney, Australia: The Sikh Federation Australia has called on Australian authorities to be vigilant against potential foreign interference in the countrys democratic processes, highlighting recent evidence from Canada that suggests India’s involvement in influencing elections and policies. The Federation raised concerns about similar activities in Australia, urging the government to take proactive steps to protect […]
Canberra, Australia: On 7th of November 2024, the Australian Sikh Association organized a significant event today at the Great Hall of the Federal Parliament in Canberra to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh genocide in India. The event was aimed at raising awareness about the historical atrocity and highlighting ongoing concerns regarding foreign […]
In this episode of Tath, Parchol, Nazaria (Facts, Analysis, and Opinion), journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Parmjeet Singh Gazi, the editor of Sikh Siyasat, to discuss the coverage of Indian media amidst escalating diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, as well as the impact of Donald Trump’s electoral victory in the U.S. elections.
On November 3, 2024, the Indian Consulate held a camp at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. During this event, a group of Sikh protesters gathered outside the temple to express their dissent. The protest was met with opposition from pro-India individuals, which led to verbal exchanges escalating into a physical altercation between […]
Tensions between Canada and India have escalated recently, with significant diplomatic fallout. Canadian government officials have publicly named Indian Home Minister Amit Shah, stating that he was involved in directing attacks against Sikh activists in Canada, allegedly using organized crime networks. This accusation marks a dramatic escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two nations. […]