In spite of encountering multiple threats emanating from Khalistani terrorists and their sympathizers, the global Indian diaspora is courageously confronting these fringe elements that are directing their hostilities toward Hindu religious sites and leaders while sowing discord between Sikhs and Hindus.
Indian communities residing in various countries, including Australia, the UK, the US, Canada, and Germany, have banded together to counter the hate campaign orchestrated by Khalistanis, who receive support from Pakistan's intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
One noteworthy instance of this unified response occurred in Canada, where the Indo-Canadian Workers' Association Canada, in collaboration with the Punjabi community, took a stand against communal and fundamentalist elements. Their efforts led Canadian authorities to revoke a permit for a planned Khalistan referendum event scheduled for September 10 at Tamanawis Secondary School in Surrey, British Columbia.
In Australia, organizations like the Australian Hindu Association Inc (AHA) have also rallied against pro-Khalistani extremism. They are actively engaged in fostering communal harmony within Indian communities while exposing the activities of these fringe elements.
Furthermore, Indian business leaders in Australia have halted their sponsorship of Khalistani events, a move spurred by the AHA's intervention. Consequently, several sponsorships were withdrawn, prompting local brands such as GR8 Indian Street Food, Dosa Hut, and Kulcha Kulture to withdraw their support for a Brisbane Khalistani event organized by Tarsem Kassar on August 12. This is part of a broader trend where Indian businesspersons have chosen not to support events connected to the Khalistani extremism.
In previous instances, Indian business sponsors refused to support a sports event in Griffith when Khalistani flags were raised by Khalistani extremists. This collective stance compelled Khalistanis and the banned terrorist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) to cancel their self-proclaimed referendum after facing multiple rejections for permission.
Additionally, the Punjabi community residing abroad has voiced its disapproval of pro-Khalistani extremism, condemning the disruption and animosity propagated by ISI-backed Khalistani terrorists. They have criticized the activities of terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and his followers.
One individual, Joginder Bassi, has challenged Khalistanis to hold a referendum within Punjab itself, asserting that their actions are contrary to the interests of Sikhs and are tarnishing their homeland for immigration-related motives.
Allegedly, several Khalistani organizations and political parties have been sending letters to governments in Canada, the US, and other nations in an attempt to seek asylum for gangsters and Khalistani terrorists with ISI affiliations.
Prominent figures such as Canada-based Punjabi singer and activist Nancy Grewal, journalist Amar S Padda, and US-based Sikh thinker Sukhi Chahal have raised their voices against Khalistani elements, challenging them to provide an honest account of the Khalistan movement.
Certain countries have been hesitant to take action against pro-Khalistani extremists involved in vandalizing Hindu temples and desecrating statues of Indian leaders. Notably, the UK government announced a £95,000 (approximately Rs 1 crore) funding injection to bolster the country's capacity to combat pro-Khalistan extremism.
In a resolute message condemning Khalistani elements, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, currently in Delhi for the G20 summit, emphasized that "no form of violence or extremism" would be tolerated within the country.
