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- A few photos that have rapidly gained traction across social media platforms have ignited fresh controversy in Canada, alleging that Khalistan sympathizers have proclaimed the establishment of a “Republic of Khalistan” within a Sikh gurdwara located in Surrey, British Columbia.
- If the report is confirmed, it would represent a significant and unprecedented escalation in the Khalistan movement’s activity on Canadian soil—one that challenges national sovereignty and public order.
- In the meantime, the viral nature of the tweet has once again thrust the complex issue of separatist movements and diasporic activism into the national spotlight.
A few photos that have rapidly gained traction across social media platforms have ignited fresh controversy in Canada, alleging that Khalistan sympathizers have proclaimed the establishment of a “Republic of Khalistan” within a Sikh gurdwara located in Surrey, British Columbia.
According to the widely circulated post, the self-styled separatist group claimed that Canadian laws would no longer apply within the premises of the temple. While the authenticity of the claim remains unverified, its implications have raised eyebrows among officials and community leaders alike.
A tweet doing the rounds on social media claims Khalistan sympathizers have declared a "Republic of Khalistan" at the Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, BC, asserting Canadian laws will no longer be enforced there. If confirmed, this would mark a serious escalation. Canadian authorities… pic.twitter.com/Mtep9ounMc
— Khalsa Vox (@khalsavox) August 5, 2025
If the report is confirmed, it would represent a significant and unprecedented escalation in the Khalistan movement’s activity on Canadian soil—one that challenges national sovereignty and public order. The gurdwara in question has not publicly responded to the claims, and the specific individuals or groups allegedly involved have not been identified.
As of Tuesday morning, there has been no official statement from Canadian authorities, including the RCMP or federal government representatives. However, national security experts warn that even the suggestion of such a symbolic declaration—if allowed to stand unchallenged—could embolden other fringe groups and deepen communal tensions.
Local residents in Surrey, home to one of Canada’s largest Sikh populations, expressed a mix of disbelief and concern. “We’ve always seen the gurdwara as a place of peace, not politics,” said one community member who asked to remain anonymous. “This is troubling—if it’s true.”
The situation remains fluid, and authorities are under increasing pressure to investigate and clarify the facts. In the meantime, the viral nature of the tweet has once again thrust the complex issue of separatist movements and diasporic activism into the national spotlight.
Canadians now await an official response—and clarity—on whether this alleged declaration is a fringe publicity stunt or something more serious.
