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- The head of the Sikh Brotherhood organization, Gunjeet Singh Bakhshi, along with other Sikh representatives, described the incident as not only irresponsible but also a blatant violation of religious sanctity and a deliberate attempt to divide society.
- They emphasized that Sikh teachings instruct followers to remain steadfast in their own faith while respecting all other religions, and therefore a true Sikh can never engage in actions that hurt the sentiments of another religion.
- In this context, such actions by extremist elements with a Khalistani mindset go completely against the core values of Sikhism and harm the image of the entire community.
The Sikh community has strongly condemned the Khalistani protests held outside temples in Canada.
In Brampton, Canada, outside the Triveni Temple—an important center of faith for Hindus—Khalistani supporters staged demonstrations carrying flags. This act has been firmly denounced by Sikh Brotherhood International and other members of the Sikh community. They emphasized that Sikh teachings instruct followers to remain steadfast in their own faith while respecting all other religions, and therefore a true Sikh can never engage in actions that hurt the sentiments of another religion.
The head of the Sikh Brotherhood organization, Gunjeet Singh Bakhshi, along with other Sikh representatives, described the incident as not only irresponsible but also a blatant violation of religious sanctity and a deliberate attempt to divide society. The kind of sloganeering, flag-waving, and provocative activities carried out outside a sacred place like a temple are unacceptable in any civilized society. Sikh teachings clearly do not permit creating unrest outside places of worship.
Sikh history and tradition have always upheld the principle of “Sarbat da Bhala” (welfare of all). In this context, such actions by extremist elements with a Khalistani mindset go completely against the core values of Sikhism and harm the image of the entire community.
Spreading politics and separatism in the name of religion is an extremely dangerous tendency that breeds hatred, mistrust, and conflict. Such activities not only increase tensions among local communities but also weaken social harmony at an international level. The Canadian government and security agencies must identify such elements and take immediate strict legal action. At the same time, the safety of religious places must be ensured, and a zero-tolerance policy should be adopted against any form of hate-driven activities.
Freedom of expression does not grant anyone the right to hurt the faith of others or disturb public harmony. There is a clear line between freedom and anarchy, and crossing it is both legally and morally wrong.
Sikhs, Hindus, and all other communities should uphold peace, patience, and mutual brotherhood, and must not fall prey to such provocative elements. Our strength lies in unity, not division. Standing together against forces that seek to divide society is the true service to humanity.
