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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

Indian Sikhs refuse to hoist tricolor; raise Khalistan Flag on Independence Day

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): The Sikh community across India took out rallies holding the Khalistan flags to press for their demands and reject the Indian government’s campaign urging people to hoist tricolor on their houses. During their marches, the Sikh community protested for their demands in support of the Khalistan Movement and release of the… Continue reading Indian Sikhs refuse to hoist tricolor; raise Khalistan Flag on Independence Day

Referendum for Khalistan to begin in Toronto on September 18

Khalistan Referendum Voting Centre in Toronto is named after, martyred Harjinder Singh Pahra, to honor the young pro-Khalistan Sikh who went back to India from Canada to participate in the then ongoing armed struggle for Khalistan in the wake of the Indian Army’s June 1984 attack on the Golden Temple. In a staged police encounter,… Continue reading Referendum for Khalistan to begin in Toronto on September 18

Sikhs vote in referendum in Rome for freedom of Khalistan

ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP): Thousands of Sikhs gathered in Rome, the capital of Italy on Sunday to vote in the referendum for achieving their separate homeland Khalistan.Men and women arrived at the polling stations to cast their vote in the referendum organized by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).The voters were carrying posters in support of the… Continue reading Sikhs vote in referendum in Rome for freedom of Khalistan

SFJ calls upon Indian Sikh soldiers to abandon army; join Khalistan referendum

ISLAMABAD, June 6 (APP): Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has given a call to the Indian Sikh soldiers, ahead of 38th years of Operation Bluestar, to stop performing their duties and defending Indian borders. The group also urged the Sikh soldiers to fully support the Khalistan referendum to liberate Punjab from the Indian occupation. SFJ general… Continue reading SFJ calls upon Indian Sikh soldiers to abandon army; join Khalistan referendum

India’s Golden Temple massacre: 38 years of Sikh wounds that never heal

ISLAMABAD, June 2 (APP): The 38th anniversary of the gory Operation Bluestar, also known as the Golden Temple massacre, has once again refreshed the pain of Sikhs in India. The military action launched on June 2, 1984, at the holiest shrine of Sikhs in Amritsar has left a lasting impact on their many generations, who… Continue reading India’s Golden Temple massacre: 38 years of Sikh wounds that never heal

Khalistan referendum: polling to be held in Italy on Sunday

A referendum for a separate Sikh homeland started from London on October 31, last year, and so far tens of thousands of Sikhs have participated in the polling held in different cities of UK and other countries in connection with the Khalistan referendum.The exercise had sent a strong message to India to end discrimination against… Continue reading Khalistan referendum: polling to be held in Italy on Sunday

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