Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh has become the latest victim of a misrepresentation attempt by hardliners to paint every Sikh as a Khalistani. After his second performance at the Coachella music festival, a video clip of Dosanjh’s comments went viral, but not in the way he intended. The clip was edited to portray him as being against the country and its flag, which has led to many accusing him of being a Khalistani.
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The above video shared by the Twitter account @Pun_Fact is an edited clip from what Diljit Dosanjh said on stage at Coachella. In the original video, Dosanjh was seen speaking about a woman waving the Indian tricolour in the crowd during his concert. He expressed his appreciation for the support, saying, “This is for my Punjabi brothers and sisters, this girl is holding my country’s flag. Stay away from negativity. Music is for everyone.” However, the edited version twisted his words to make it seem as if he objected to the Indian flag being waved during his performance.
In response to the spread of this false information, Diljit Dosanjh took to Twitter to clarify his stance, urging people not to spread fake news and negativity. He emphasized that his comment was meant to highlight the unity of music and that his performance was dedicated to his country. He encouraged those who didn’t understand Punjabi to use Google for translation and to fact-check the information before spreading it.
Fans of the singer showed their support for him, with many praising his work and urging him not to worry about the haters. His fans called out the trolls for spreading misinformation, stating that it was shameful for people to create a negative agenda and spread hatred. They shared the full video of Dosanjh’s statement, highlighting the true meaning behind his words.
The misrepresentation of Diljit Dosanjh’s comments is a prime example of how hardliners try to paint every Sikh as a Khalistani. By taking his words out of context and spreading false information, they have attempted to create division and discord. However, Dosanjh’s clarification and the support of his fans show that the truth will always prevail, and music will continue to unite people across nations and cultures.
