In a major pushback against anti-India forces, led by the Khalistanis, in the United Kingdon (UK), the leaders of the Sikh community passed a resolution on Sunday thanking PM Modi for bridging the misunderstandings between the Sikh community and the government regarding the various policy decisions, such as the recently scrapped farm laws. They also thanked him for declaring 26 December as “Bal Diwas” as a tribute to Guru Gobind Singhji’s sons, which will be henceforth a public holiday every year. The resolution was passed during a meeting of these leaders at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall.
The Sikh leaders also criticised the Khalistani organisations as well as sympathisers living across Europe and North America for pushing secessionist narratives as well as misinformation against the Modi government. This resolution marks a significant step by the Sikh communities living outside India who, till now, have avoided confronting the Khalistanis on their anti-India narrative.
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Ever since the farm laws were passed in 2020, Khalistani elements disguised as farmers have tried to ignite (and failed) secessionist sentiments among the people of Punjab, making the opposition to the laws a religious issue as centre (read Modi) versus Sikhs. They have been relentless in their anti-India campaign and have stepped up on the propaganda game in the wake of state elections in Punjab in February 2022 with the aim to derail BJP’s campaign. India is making an all-out diplomatic effort to counter Khalistani threats from foreign soil. India believes that these people, with the help from Pakistan’s deep state, will attempt to create unrest in the state by capitalising on the recent protests.
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Recently, German police had arrested Sikh For Justice (SFJ) member Jaswinder Singh Multani for his involvement in the Ludhiana High Court blast last month as well as conspiring to attack cities such as Delhi and Mumbai.
