Canada has long prided itself on being a haven of multiculturalism, tolerance, and peace. It’s a country where people from all backgrounds are supposed to come together to celebrate shared values. Yet, in the heart of its political arena stands a figure whose extremist connections pose a direct threat to those very principles. That figure is none other than Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), whose alignment with radical Khalistani elements raises serious concerns about Canada’s future.
Singh moves around as if he were just another politician, a man fighting for social justice and the well-being of Canadians. But beneath this carefully cultivated image lies a troubling reality: Jagmeet Singh’s association with extremist elements, particularly those pushing for the violent Khalistan extremism. These associations should be enough to disqualify him from being taken seriously, let alone leading a major political party.
Wait, what?
— Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra) October 17, 2024
Comments like these, death threats to diplomats, threats to blow up airliners are "freedom of expression".
But tweets by @ShivAroor and @smitaprakash are "foreign interference"?
Just checking… https://t.co/SFjH8oDNP8
Singh’s connections with Khalistani extremists are well documented. He has been seen publicly engaging with individuals who sympathize with this separatist movement, which has long been linked to terrorist activities. One of the most egregious examples is his refusal to condemn Talwinder Singh Parmar, a Khalistani terrorist responsible for the 1985 Air India bombing—one of the deadliest acts of terrorism in Canadian history. The bombing killed 329 innocent people, and yet, when confronted about Parmar’s role, Singh has deflected or refused to outright condemn the man behind this horrific act. Instead, he has cried racism, attempting to frame legitimate questions about his loyalties as an attack on his identity.
This is not just a matter of optics. Singh’s campaign office once directly faced a life-sized portrait of Parmar, sending a chilling message of tacit endorsement to his extremist sympathizers. This is not the behavior of a politician committed to the values of peace and justice but of someone with deeply problematic sympathies. And yet, the mainstream media often seems hesitant to ask the hard questions, leaving a void in public scrutiny.
.@theJagmeetSingh’s campaign office directly faced lifesize portrait of Talwinder Singh Parmar —#Khalistani terrorist held by MULTIPLE Cdn investigations as the mastermind of #AI182 plane bombing.
— Puneet Sahani (@puneet_sahani) October 17, 2024
When quizzed —Jagmeet refused to condemn him & cried racism.pic.twitter.com/VRS1jeAmr2
More troubling is Singh’s close association with individuals who have been placed on no-fly lists and are suspected of having ties to terrorist activities. Time and time again, he has been seen attending events and posing for photographs with those who harbor extremist ideologies. The public must ask: how can someone who aligns themselves with individuals advocating for violence and terrorism be trusted to uphold the values of democracy, peace, and safety in Canada?
Canada's NDP party leader Jagmeet Singh is being spoon fed ice cream by Parvkar Sigh Dulai who was put on the no-fly list in 2018 by Canadian Security and Intelligence Services for allegedly being a "suspect to being a facilitator of terrorist-related activities" (Khalistani).… pic.twitter.com/74TOvsDpQq
— Kirk Lubimov (@KirkLubimov) September 28, 2023
By sidling up to the Khalistani cause, Jagmeet Singh risks inflaming a movement that has historically supported violence in pursuit of its goals. The Khalistan movement has already caused immense suffering and division within Canada’s Sikh community and beyond. While many Sikh Canadians reject extremism, figures like Singh give radicals a platform, helping to normalize dangerous rhetoric and weaken Canada’s commitment to fighting terrorism.
Maxime Bernier, leader of the People’s Party of Canada, has spoken out about Singh’s troubling connections, accusing him of being “a Khalistani extremist” and questioning why media outlets continue to cover him as though he were a legitimate leader. Bernier’s words may be inflammatory, but they highlight an uncomfortable truth: Singh’s track record includes too many associations with extremists for it to be brushed aside as a coincidence or misjudgment.
Why do the mainstream media take @theJagmeetSingh seriously and cover him as if he were a legitimate Canadian politician?
— Maxime Bernier (@MaximeBernier) October 17, 2024
He’s a Khalistani extremist who only a few years ago was hanging out with terrorist sympathizers and condoning the use of violence. pic.twitter.com/ypDwLv1y5V
The implications of this are significant. At a time when global terrorism continues to evolve, Canada cannot afford to have political leaders with ties to any form of extremism. For Singh to claim the moral high ground on issues of justice while remaining silent on violence perpetrated in the name of a separatist movement is hypocrisy at its worst. It’s a disservice not only to the victims of terrorism but also to the Sikh Canadians who seek to distance themselves from the violent Khalistan movement.
Singh’s leadership of a major Canadian political party while maintaining these associations is not just a problem for his constituents but for all Canadians. His inability to condemn terrorism when it suits his political interests shows a dangerous lack of accountability and responsibility. Canada needs leaders who stand firmly against violence in all forms, not politicians who cozy up to extremists under the guise of fighting for social justice.
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Khalsa Vox or its members.
