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politics2 years ago

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

Unraveling India's Assassination Plots: Demanding Transparency and Asserting Sovereignty

The recent allegations of India's involvement in assassination plots against Sikh separatists in the US and Canada have raised questions about the motives behind these actions. While Sikh separatism has largely faded in India, the Modi government sees Sikhs as a potential obstacle to its Hindu nationalist agenda. By invoking the history of Sikh secessionism, the government aims to delegitimize Sikh opposition to its policies. However, the alleged assassination attempts have caused international backlash and damaged India's relations with Western security agencies. The long-term implications of targeting the Sikh minority for political gains remain a concern, as Hindu nationalists seek to consolidate power and marginalize dissenting voices.

via Foreign Affairs Magazine|
#assassination-plots#hindu-nationalism#india
security2 years ago

Sikh Americans on High Alert Amid Alleged Assassination Plot and International Discussions

Sikh Americans are taking precautions and increasing security measures following an alleged assassination plot by the Indian government against a Sikh separatist in the United States. Many Sikh temples are adding security cameras and hiring night patrols, while some individuals are considering self-defense measures. The indictment has validated concerns among Sikh Americans about the Indian government's surveillance of their actions. Sikh Americans have faced discrimination and hate crimes in the past, and the recent plot has heightened anxieties within the community. There are differing opinions among Sikh Americans regarding secession from India, but many believe in greater autonomy for Punjab. Some Sikh American leaders are calling for a stronger public rebuke of India from the Biden administration. Despite the risks, Sikh activists remain committed to advocating for an independent Sikh homeland and seeking justice for the violence against Sikhs in 1984.

via The New York Times|
#alleged-assassination-plot#indian-government#security
international-relations2 years ago

India-Canada Diplomatic Thaw Unlikely Despite Visa Easing and Free Speech Concerns

The diplomatic relations between India and Canada are unlikely to improve soon, despite India's recent decision to partially restore visa services. The strained ties between the two countries, exacerbated by mutual recriminations over the murder of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader, have hindered the recovery of their relationship. Both sides have adopted maximalist positions, with neither having much incentive to hasten a return to normalcy. The visa curbs, although partially eased, are expected to impede the movement of Indians and people of Indian origin in Canada. The acrimony has also delayed discussions on a free-trade deal and threatens Canada's Indo-Pacific plans.

via Reuters|
#canada#diplomatic-relations#india
international-relations2 years ago

India's Concerns over Khalistan: A Canadian Connection and International Fallout

The issue of Sikh separatism and calls for Khalistan, a separate Sikh homeland, has resurfaced and strained relations between India and Canada. The history of overseas Sikh separatism, including the 1985 Air India bombing, has been thrust back into the spotlight. While there hasn't been an active insurgency in Punjab for decades, sporadic violence and targeted killings have reignited concerns. India accuses Canada of being a safe haven for Sikh separatists and has taken diplomatic measures in response. The Sikh diaspora in countries like the US, UK, Australia, and Canada continue to advocate for Khalistan, while some Sikh organizations argue that the movement is being falsely equated with terrorism.

via CNN|
#canada#india#international-relations
politics2 years ago

The Reality of Sikh Separatism in India and Trudeau's Silence

The recent diplomatic clash between India and Canada over the killing of a wanted Sikh extremist has highlighted the exaggerated portrayal of Sikh separatism as a national security threat by the Indian government. While the Indian government claims that Canada's lax attitude towards Sikh extremism poses a threat, there is little support for a secessionist cause among Sikhs in Punjab, where violence is primarily gang-related and fueled by economic desperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has capitalized on the separatist threat to strengthen his image as a strong leader and rally support ahead of the upcoming national election. However, Sikhs in Punjab view the portrayal of security risks as an attempt to erase their unique identity and oppose the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's nationalist ideology. The Khalistan separatist movement remains largely a diaspora issue, with proponents of violence representing a tiny minority.

via The New York Times|
#canada#india#khalistan
politics2 years ago

"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

The Khalistan Movement: India's Fear and Canada's Diplomatic Spat

India and Canada are engaged in a diplomatic spat over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. The Khalistan movement seeks to establish an independent Sikh homeland in Punjab, India. The Indian government fears a resurgence of violence and militancy associated with the movement. Many Sikh activists fled to Canada after the Sikh uprising in the 1980s, and the Canadian Sikh community has been supportive of the Khalistan cause. The Canadian government, while assuring India that acts of violence will be punished, also respects the rights of Sikhs to speak and organize freely. The tensions between the two countries highlight broader concerns about Hindu nationalism in India and the rights of minorities.

via The Conversation|
#canada#diplomatic-spat#india
international-relations2 years ago

Controversy Erupts as Trudeau Blames India for Sikh Activist's Murder

Indian officials and citizens have expressed anger and frustration after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Delhi of involvement in the murder of a Canadian Sikh leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Trudeau's claim of "credible allegations" linking the Indian state to the murder has been rejected by India as "absurd". The accusation has further strained relations between the two countries, with some Indian analysts suggesting that Trudeau's political alliance with Sikh radicals in Canada has contributed to the deterioration of bilateral ties. The Indian opposition party, Congress, has supported the government's stance, emphasizing the need to combat terrorism that threatens India's sovereignty.

via BBC|
#canada#hardeep-singh-nijjar#india
terrorism2 years ago

Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Nijjar shot dead in Canada

Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the chief of pro-Khalistan outfit Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and a designated terrorist in India, was shot dead in Canada. Nijjar played a key role in recruitment, training, and financing the KTF and was also an active member of the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a separatist organization banned in India. He faced four cases registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) pertaining to Sikh radicalism and waging war against the country and carried a reward of Rs 10 lakh against his name. Nijjar is the latest entrant in the list of Khalistani separatists either being murdered or poisoned in the last few months.

via ThePrint|
#canada#hardeep-nijjar#india
asia2 years ago

Arrest of Sikh Separatist Leader Exposes Dangerous Khalistan Ideology and ISI Links.

Amritpal Singh, a self-declared leader of Sikh separatism, has been arrested in Punjab, India, after a month-long manhunt. Singh, who models himself on a former Sikh militant leader, had been charged with attempted murder over an attack on a police station in February. His arrest has not prompted significant protests, but his agenda, which mingles demands for action on social problems in Punjab with Sikh separatism, could yet strike a chord in the Sikh-majority state.

via The Economist|
#amritpal-singh#asia#india