"This is not an issue of Sikhs vs. any religious group. This is the Sikh community standing up against the Indian government and its fascist regime that's openly promoting violence and targeting Sikhs who are simply raising awareness and raising their voice for a free and sovereign Punjab," said Kuljeet Singh, a spokesperson for Sikhs for Justice. The protest reflects broader tensions regarding the Indian government's actions and the Sikh community's quest for independence, highlighting significant social and political unrest in diaspora communities.
According to court documents, the consular officials were visiting the Hindu temple Saturday to issue life certificates a document that must be completed annually so that Indian nationals can continue receiving their pension while abroad. The temple sought out the order, citing concerns that seniors attending the consular camp as well as Hindu worshippers would feel intimidated.
The consulate has been providing services out of temples for years and should be able to keep doing so, said Ragini Sharma, president of the Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education. "It's a service program that they're providing to the elderly so that they can get their pension," she said. "This is not to provoke anybody. They're just doing what they need to do to help the community."
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