Tag: Khalistan

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

Speakers for formulating policy to understand Hindutva mindset & Indian hegemonic designs

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): The speakers at a conference Monday stressed the need for formulating a national level policy by engaging Pakistani think tanks to understand Hindutva mindset and Indian hegemonic aspirations. Hindutva ideology was transitioning India to the biggest fascist regime of the world as it was based on discrimination, hatred, and superiority, they… Continue reading Speakers for formulating policy to understand Hindutva mindset & Indian hegemonic designs

SFJ calls upon Muslims in India to start Hijab referendum

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Citing Hijab ban attempts as an existential threat to the Muslims, Pro Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) called upon Muslims in India to start Hijab referendum movement to carve out Urduistan in the areas of Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. The group in a statement from New… Continue reading SFJ calls upon Muslims in India to start Hijab referendum

India has turned Muslims into a ‘persecuted minority’: Chomsky

India has turned Muslims into a 'persecuted minority': Chomsky

WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (APP): Islamophobia has taken a “most lethal form” in India, turning some 250 million Indian Muslims into a “persecuted minority, ” Noam Chomsky, the world renowned scholar, author and activist, has said. “The pathology of Islamophobia is growing throughout the West — It is taking its most lethal form in India,” Chomsky,… Continue reading India has turned Muslims into a ‘persecuted minority’: Chomsky

India launches propaganda to target SFJ, Khalistan movement

ISLAMABAD Jan 12 (APP): India has launched a massive propaganda to malign the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) with an objective to get it banned in the United States after a series of successful Khalistan referendums. According to foreign media reports, Indian authorities had also arrested Jaswinder Singh Multani, a prominent member of SFJ, allegedly for… Continue reading India launches propaganda to target SFJ, Khalistan movement

Another round of Khalistan referendum held in Luton, Leeds

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP): Another round of Khalistan referendum was held on Sunday in Luton and Leeds, United Kingdom. The Sikh community cast the ballot in the referendum from 10 am to 5 pm at Guru Nanak Gurdwada in Luton and Sikh Temple Chapel Town Road in Leeds. With 20,000 votes in favour of Khalistan… Continue reading Another round of Khalistan referendum held in Luton, Leeds

Voting for Khalistan Referendum held in UK’s Gurdwara on Sunday

A large number of Sikhs participated in the voting for Khalistan Referendum that took place in Gurdwara Ramgharia, UK on Sunday, showing their dissatisfaction over the attitude of the Narendra Modi government towards them. According to Kashmir Media Service, earlier, more than 6,000 Sikhs from Switzerland, France, Italy and Germany cast their votes in Geneva… Continue reading Voting for Khalistan Referendum held in UK’s Gurdwara on Sunday

Sikhs cast votes for Khalistan referendum

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): More than 6,000 Sikhs from Switzerland and bordering France, Italy and Germany gathered in Geneva to cast their votes for the non-binding Khalistan referendum, defying a heavy snow and rainstorm in the Swiss capital to kick start the European phase of the referendum on the United Nations Human Rights days, says… Continue reading Sikhs cast votes for Khalistan referendum

European phase of Khalistan referendum starts as Sikhs seek separate homeland

ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP): The European phase of Khalistan Referendum started on Friday in Geneva, Switzerland which the Sikhs leaders hope to be the biggest gathering to remind the United Nations of its commitment to Sikhs facing non-stop persecution by Hindutva-dominated Indian administration. The result of the Khalistan referendum would be declared by the Punjab… Continue reading European phase of Khalistan referendum starts as Sikhs seek separate homeland

5th phase of referendum for Sikh homeland to be held on Dec 5

The fifth phase of the referendum for an independent Sikh homeland will be held in the United Kingdom on December 5 2021. Sikhs had massively participated in earlier four phases of the Khalistan Referendum. Khalistan referendum voting kick-started in London on  October 31, 2021 and over 30,000 Sikhs took part in the phase of the… Continue reading 5th phase of referendum for Sikh homeland to be held on Dec 5

Khalistan movement gains momentum as Sikhs voice against persecution

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): From the Golden Temple massacre in 1984 to the present situation of minority rights, the memory of Sikhs in India is etched with a series of tragedies. The Operation Bluestar to target Sikhs at their holiest temple in Amritsar is a gory tale – written by the then India prime minister… Continue reading Khalistan movement gains momentum as Sikhs voice against persecution

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