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Swarajya Staff
Sep 20, 2023, 11:54 AM | Updated 11:54 AM IST
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Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the leader of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), has issued threats to Canadian Hindus and asked them to leave Canada, saying they are working against the interest of the North American country.
"Indo-Canadian Hindus, you have repudiated the allegiance to Canada and the Canadian constitution. Your destination is India. Leave Canada, go to India," said Pannu in a video titled, "Leave Canada, Indo-Hindus, Go India".
Pannu reportedly said that since the Trudeau government has paused trade agreement with India, Indo-Canadian Hindus have started a "jingoistic" approach.
He alleged that Canadian Hindus are working against the interest of Canada and siding with India.
Further, Pannu alleged that Canadian Hindus are not only backing India but also supporting the "suppression of speech and expression of Pro-Khalistan" voices.
"You are supporting violence by celebrating the assassination of Shaheed Nijjar,” Pannu said.
The Khalistani terrorist, who is wanted in India, also heaped praises on pro-Khalistan Sikhs of Canada saying that they have always been loyal to Canada and upheld the country’s laws and constitution.
He further announced that a ‘Kill India Referendum’ will be held in Vancouver on 29 October to decide if Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma is responsible for the "assassination" of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.