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American Sikhs rally for Khalistan Referendum in historic Sacramento gathering

ISLAMABAD, Apr 02 (APP): Over 60,000 American Sikhs participated in the second phase of the Khalistan Referendum voting, which was held at the California State Capitol in Sacramento by the secessionist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), with security provided by US snipers and police. Earlier, over 127,000 US Sikhs participated in the first phase of… Continue reading American Sikhs rally for Khalistan Referendum in historic Sacramento gathering

Massive turnout as over 127,000 in San Francisco vote for Khalistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): Over 127,000 American Sikhs cast their votes for the Khalistan Referendum on American soil, following the US government’s prevention of an alleged assassination attempt on Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent pro-Khalistan leader and India’s most wanted man. In a huge turnout, Sikhs of all ages formed orderly queues from early morning… Continue reading Massive turnout as over 127,000 in San Francisco vote for Khalistan

Biden’s India visit uncertain after US foils murder plot of Sikh leader

ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP):US President Joe Biden is unlikely to visit India to attend its Republic Day celebrations and Quad Leaders Summit in January next year amidst differences after the US authorities foiled India’s plot to murder a Sikh leader on its soil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited Biden to be the chief… Continue reading Biden’s India visit uncertain after US foils murder plot of Sikh leader

Surrey Khalistan Referendum anticipates heavy voter turnout after PM Trudeau’s statement

VANCOUVER, CANADA , Oct 28 (APP):The Council of Khalistan President Dr. Bakhshish Singh Sandhu has asserted that the assassination of pro-Khalistan Canadian Citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar has ignited unwavering support for Khalistan’s independence within the Sikh community, vividly demonstrated by their gathering at the Gurdwara where Nijjar’s life was tragically taken away by the Indian… Continue reading Surrey Khalistan Referendum anticipates heavy voter turnout after PM Trudeau’s statement

Sikhs protest at UN HQ against India over Khalistan leader’s murder

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP: Hundreds of Sikh community representatives gathered in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York to condemn the murder of the Khalistan leader in Canada and press their demand for Khalistan as an independent Sikh homeland. The protest was held a week after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told parliament… Continue reading Sikhs protest at UN HQ against India over Khalistan leader’s murder

Under US prodding, India now seeks information from Canada on Sikh leader’s murder

NEW YORK, Sep 28 (APP):Following U.S. pressure on India to cooperate with Canada in investigating the murder of a Sikh leader, its External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that New Delhi is now open to looking into any “specific” information the Canadians provide on the incident. The Sikh leader, Hardep Singh Nijjar, was shot… Continue reading Under US prodding, India now seeks information from Canada on Sikh leader’s murder

Canadian Sikhs defy India’s pressure: Over 75000 voted in Mississauga Khalistan Referendum

ISLAMABAD, Nov 07 (APP):Despite vocal protest by Narendra Modi’s government and fierce opposition from Canadian Hindutva groups, in a massive turn out more than 75,000 Canadian Sikhs voted in Khalistan Referendum Phase II in Mississauga, for the secession of Punjab from India to create an independent Sikh homeland. While the voting opened at 9:00 am… Continue reading Canadian Sikhs defy India’s pressure: Over 75000 voted in Mississauga Khalistan Referendum

Over 208,000 Sikhs take part in Khalistan Referendums held in four countries

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Around 208,000 Sikhs took part in Khalistan Referendum held across four countries to demand the liberation of Indian Punjab from Indian occupation and the establishment of a sovereign Sikh state.  Starting in October last year, four referendums have so far been held in UK, Geneva, Italy and Canada in which the… Continue reading Over 208,000 Sikhs take part in Khalistan Referendums held in four countries

Indian govt unnerved by referendum on Khalistan: Dr. Sandhu

President Council of Khalistan, Dr. Bakhshish Singh Sandhu, MD

TORONTO, Sep 16 (APP): President Council of Khalistan Dr. Bakhshish Singh Sandhu said the Indian government was unnerved by the upcoming referendum on Khalistan to be held in Toronto, Canada on September 18. In an interview on Friday here, he said all attempts of the Indian government to make the referendum unsuccessful had failed.He said… Continue reading Indian govt unnerved by referendum on Khalistan: Dr. Sandhu

Vandalism of Sikh leader’s poster, Hindu temple triggers tension in Canada

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): The situation in Canada’s multicultural district of Brompton turned tense after the police arrested an Indo-Canadian man for vandalizing Sikh leader Shaheed Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale banner in Caledon city, days ahead of Khalistan Referendum voting scheduled on September 18. Ontario Provincial Police confirmed that it has charged an Indo-Canadian man with… Continue reading Vandalism of Sikh leader’s poster, Hindu temple triggers tension in Canada

Canadian Sikhs perform mass prayer to support Sept 18 Khalistan Referendum voting

ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): Over 50,000 Sikhs performed special prayer in Toronto to support Khalistan Referendum to support the voting for Khalistan Referendum scheduled on September 18 in Toronto. The Ardas mass prayer was offered at Sri Guru Granth Sahib Parkash Purab, Malton, Canada. Those who attended the prayer ceremony carried yellow flags inscribed with pro-Khalistan… Continue reading Canadian Sikhs perform mass prayer to support Sept 18 Khalistan Referendum voting

Kashmiris, Sikhs in UK highlight Indian HR abuses through protests, digital van

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): As India celebrated its Independence Day on August 15, the Kashmiri and Sikh communities in the United Kingdom held a number of protest demonstrations across the United Kingdom to respectively highlight human rights abuses by India in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and for seeking Free Khalistan. The Tahreek-e-Kashmir… Continue reading Kashmiris, Sikhs in UK highlight Indian HR abuses through protests, digital van

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