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India Today
05-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Anti-Hindu parade in Toronto by Khalistanis, caged effigies of PM, Amit Shah
A parade taken out by Khalistani sympathisers in Canada demanded the deportation of 8,00,000 Hindus to India and also included a large truck with a mock-up of a jail that had effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister S anti-Hindu parade was held in Canada's Malton Gurdwara, Toronto. A video of the parade has gone viral on social media. The event comes on the back of incidents of the vandalism of a Sikh gurdwara and a Hindu temple with pro-Khalistan graffiti. advertisementThe video was posted by a Hindu community leader in Canada, calling out the "blatant anti-Hindu hatred" from a Khalistani terrorist group. "This isn't a protest against India's government. It's blatant anti-Hindu hatred from a Khalistani terrorist group, notorious for Canada's deadliest attack, yet arrogantly claiming the right to stay. #KhalistaniTerrorism," Shawn Binda "deadliest attack" is likely a reference to the 1985 bombing of Air India 'Kanishka' flight, which killed 329 people. The flight was en route from Montreal to Bombay when it was attacked by Khalistani separatists.'HATEFUL FOREIGN-FUNDED MENACE'Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman also shared the video of the anti-Hindu parade, and questioned if Mark Carney's Canada would be any different from Justin Trudeau's in acting against Khalistani elements."The jihadis rampaging through our streets have done significant damage to the social fabric running around, threatening any Jews they can find. But the Khalistanis are giving them a good run for their money on most hateful foreign-funded menace to society. Will Mark Carney's Canada be any different from Justin Trudeau's?" Bordman parade comes days after Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney led the Liberal Party to a stunning win in the elections, scripting a turnaround after it seemed to be down-and-out amid an economic it a "shameful day", the Coalition of Hindus of North America said, "The world has seen this template before and needs to be alarmed. Will city, provincial and national institutions take note? Will human rights groups or the media cover it?"Khalistan flags and anti-India visuals were also seen at the annual Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade in Surrey last month. The event also drew criticism after visuals showed "wanted" posters featuring PM Modi and Amit Shah at the parade.
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Indo-Canadian groups hold candlelight vigils, prayer meetings for the victims of Pahalgam terror attack
Toronto: As the Indo-Canadian community remains in shock over the terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, they held vigils and prayers meetings in memory of the victims in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Vancouver, Montreal and elsewhere across the country. On Saturday morning, over 300 people, including local politicians, gathered at the Gita Park in the Brampton in the GTA for a 'solemn vigil to honour the victims' of the terror attack. 'The gathering served as a powerful reminder of unity, compassion, and the collective determination to uphold peace. Together, attendees prayed, reflected, and reaffirmed their commitment to a future built on harmony and resilience,' the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC), which held the event, said. Its president Kushagr Dutt Sharma said, 'Today, we stood together not just to mourn, but to renew our commitment to a world where hatred has no home. The pain of the Pahalgam attacks reminds us that unity and compassion are our strongest weapons against violence.' On Saturday evening, a similar number of mourners gathered for a candlelight vigil at Mel Lastman Square in Toronto. Ruchi Wali, one of the principal organisers of the vigil, told the gathering that among its objectives was to send out the message that 'Hindu lives matter'. Wali, who has roots in Jammu and Kashmir, called out the 'silence' of the Canadian establishment in criticising the perpetrators of the violence. Rishabh Sarswat, president of the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) Canada, said that 'Hindu trauma is not recognised in Western countries' and that was 'reflected in the media and in the language of politicians'. As speakers questioned why Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was the last among leaders of G7 countries to condemn the terror attack, Sarswat said such a delayed response spoke 'volumes' over the 'seriousness' of the country's political class over the rights of Hindu. 'That is very concerning for us as Hindu Canadians,' he said. Joining the Indo-Canadian groups were Jewish organisations, and Baloch human rights activists, among others. Meanwhile, a peaceful assembly was held at the Vancouver Art Gallery to show solidarity with the victims of the terrorist attack, while a vigil in their memory was held in Montreal. In a statement, the Hindu Cultural Society of Toronto expressed its 'deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the innocent victims brutally killed' in the terror attack. It will organise a prayer meeting on Sunday. The Hindu Sabha Mandir, which was violently invaded by pro-Khalistan elements in November, also issued a statement, in which it said, 'Such reprehensible acts of terrorism against peace loving Hindu tourists, enjoying their vacation time in serene Pahalgam valley, has no place in our law-abiding world.'
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Kashmir terror attack: Indo-Canadian organisations condemn killing of civilians
Toronto: Amid silence from the Canadian government and political leadership, Indo-Canadian organisations condemned the massacre of civilians by terrorists in Kashmir on Tuesday. They reacted with shock and anger as details of the terror attack emerged. The Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) said, 'This incident is a tragic reminder of the ongoing threat faced by Hindu communities in conflict zones.' It urged Canadian leaders, international human rights organisations, and the global community to 'unequivocally condemn this atrocity, recognise the targeted nature of such violence, and take meaningful steps to ensure justice and protection for vulnerable communities'. The Coalition of Hindus of North America said it was 'horrified at this mindless slaughter and condemns it in the strongest terms'. 'We ask our lawmakers to publicly condemn this in the strongest terms and look for ways to put pressure on institutions, groups and individuals that nurture and promote this anti-Hindu hate,' it added. The Hindu Canadian Foundation described it as 'an utterly reprehensible act of barbarism'. 'This is an atrocious crime against humanity that demands universal outrage. It strongly condemned 'this monstrous attack and urgently calls on the Canadian government, legislators, and civil society to unequivocally denounce this violence. Inaction is complicity — justice requires immediate and resolute action!' it added. Reacting to the mass killing, Canada India Foundation chair Ritesh Malik said, 'This is high time that there is sincere collective responsibility among all nations and concrete actions taken to tackle terrorism in all forms.' The community is planning a protest over the weekend against the terrorist rampage and leaders said they will impress upon politicians to express solidarity as they seek votes ahead of the April 28 federal election. There were no statements from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney or his government, the Liberal Party or Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre till late on Tuesday night.
