Khalistani sympathizers in Australia may end up creating Frankenstein

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Clashes broke out between Pro-Khalistan supporters and the Indian diaspora in Australia last Sunday
Clashes broke out between Pro-Khalistan supporters and the Indian diaspora in Australia last Sunday

 

New Delhi

Khalistani extremists in Australia are getting local support for their anti-India activities. Reports suggest that some local politicians may have a soft corner for them.

Awaz- The Voice has reliably learned that Khalistanis enjoy the support of at least two Australian Senators and one member of McEwen and also have sympathizers in an aboriginal microstate in Australia.

Khalistanis’ violent acts in Melbourne on Sunday have invited nationwide condemnation in India. An Indian journalist from the Stateof Punjab, which is home to majority of Sikhs, said that Australians should have zero tolerance for such elements. They must act tough against such elements lest they end with creating Frankenstein for themselves.

Recently a spokesperson for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade commented that Australia values diversity and inclusion; respects the right of individuals to engage in peaceful protest, and supports the non-violent expression of views.

However, Khalistani actions have been anything but peaceful. According to recent media reports, the handful of protesters had vandalized three temples, including Sri Sri Radha Vallabha ISKCON, Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, and BAPS Swaminarayan Temple by scribbling anti-national graffiti slogans on their premises.

They had also put up objectionable posters outside a gurudwara in Plumpton in North South Wales. The posters read “The Last Battle, Khalistan Referendum. Voting January 29, Melbourne,” These posters also carried photographs of Beant Singh and Satwant Singh, the killers of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Following this Indian High Commissioner to Australia Manpreet Vohra met Daniel Andrews, the Premier of Victoria to discuss the problem of increasing violent acts being carried out by the Khalistani extremists.

On 29th January, two violent protest by Khalistanis were reported at Federation Square in Melbourne.

The videos of these protests went viral on social media and, were condemned by Indian Sikhs and people from all religious backgrounds. There was strong condemnation on social media platforms across political party lines as well. 

The Sikhs for Justice organization had been declared a terror outfit by the Indian authorities. The organization has been getting support from groups who have been acting against India’s interests.

SFJ had organized the campaign known as Khalistan Referendum across the world to pressurize the United Nations and other international organizations to recognize a sovereign Sikh state by carving out Punjab and adjacent states.

This referendum thing has been going on for several years now but not cutting any ice among the world community. SFJ is a small organization that doesn’t represent the entire Sikh community. Frustrated by the failure of making their campaign work, the SFJ has not started indulging in large-scale violence.

On Sunday at an event held at the Federation Square they had posed the question- ‘Should India-governed Punjab be an independent country?’ They had sought the support of the people of New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australian Towns.

Seeing such anti-national activity when some Indians came in marching with Indian flags in a peaceful protest. The Khalistanis attacked the peaceful protestors with sticks and also desecrated the Indian flag.

The video of this incident which went viral showed the Melbourne Policemen trying to stop the Khalistanis from attacking innocent people but they showed no respect for the law and order and carried on with their violence.

There is a strong view that Khalistanis are not just giving a bad name to their community but also to the entire nation.

Their reckless acts are also jeopardizing the peaceful existence of Indian expatriates settled in Australia and other countries.

Their activities are also leading to mistrust and endangering the prospects of students who might want to travel abroad for higher studies.

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Besides India and Australia enjoy good bilateral relations; such acts might have an adverse impact on these.