Protests Erupt Outside Canadian High Commission Over Attacks on Temples

Hindu Sikh Global Forum members protested outside the Canadian High Commission in India against attacks on temples in Canada. The march, reflecting unity against such attacks, highlighted concerns about violence and divisive ideologies. Rising tensions between Canada and India exacerbate the situation.

Protesters from the Hindu Sikh Global Forum gathered outside the Canadian High Commission in India's capital, expressing outrage over the recent attacks on Hindu temples in Canada. The demonstration was met with heavy security, with police preventing protestors from reaching the commission's entrance by halting them at Teen Murti Marg.

Organized by a coalition of Hindu and Sikh communities, the protest aimed to unify voices against what they perceive as a series of targeted attacks. Jitender Singh Shunty, President of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal, signaled growing concerns over incidents targeting their communities.

In his address, Marwah condemned the introduction of drugs and the attempt to disrupt community unity through forced religious conversions. He denounced the attacks on temples and underscored the solidarity within India's Sikh community against separatist ideologies, affirming loyalty to the nation and rejecting Khalistan.

Amid rising diplomatic tensions, Canada accused India of involvement in the death of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun—a claim India rebutted as 'absurd'. The situation escalated as Canada identified Indian diplomats as 'persons of interest,' prompting India's strong diplomatic objection.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized Canada's policy of granting visas to individuals with links to organized crime. He accused the Trudeau administration of fostering extremism under the pretext of free speech, intensifying tensions between the two nations. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)