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politics2 years ago•11 min saved

India's Secret Memo Revealed: Targeting Sikh Separatists Abroad

A leaked secret memorandum from India's Ministry of External Affairs reveals that the Indian government instructed its consulates in North America to crack down on Sikh diaspora organizations and individuals, including Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen who was later assassinated in Vancouver. The memo lists several Sikh dissidents under investigation and calls for "concrete measures" to hold them accountable. The document portrays these organizations as extremist or terrorist groups and accuses them of engaging in anti-India propaganda. The memo also highlights India's concerns about reputational harm and the influence of Sikh organizations in Western politics. The Indian government denies the existence of the memo.

via The Intercept|

#assassination-plot #diplomatic-tensions #india

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Canadian Sikh Leader's Killing Reignites Historic Battle for Justice"

The killing of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar has reignited the historic fight for Sikh separatism and an independent homeland, known as Khalistan. Canada's Sikh community, the largest outside India, has long felt mistreated by both British colonial and post-independence Indian governments. The movement for Khalistan has a violent history, including the 1984 Operation Blue Star and the Air India bombings in 1985. While the popularity of the Khalistan cause within Canada's Sikh population remains unclear, a younger generation has become more emboldened and provocative. The recent murder of Nijjar and allegations of India's involvement have further fueled mistrust and resentment among Sikhs in Canada.

via The Guardian|

#canada #india #khalistan

international-relations2 years ago•6 min saved

Sikh Activism and Tensions: Unraveling the India-Canada Spat

The tensions between India and Canada have brought attention to the complexities of Sikh activism in the diaspora. While some Sikhs in the diaspora support the idea of an independent Sikh state called Khalistan, others argue that there is no consensus on this issue. The recent accusation by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India may have been involved in the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader has intensified the debate. India has outlawed the Khalistan movement, considering it a serious security threat, while in the US and Canada, Khalistani activism is protected under free speech laws. The Sikh community in India and the diaspora is not monolithic, with some Sikhs expressing patriotism towards India and rejecting the idea of Khalistan. The tensions between India and Canada have strained relationships within the Indian diaspora and have led to incidents of harassment and intimidation.

via The Associated Press|

#india-canada-tensions #international-relations #justin-trudeau