Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the Khalsa Day event in Toronto, where people raised slogans in favour of Khalistan.
Addressing the event, Justin Trudeau assured the Sikh community of their rights and freedoms, saying that Sikh values are inseparable from Canadian values. He vowed to protect the rights and freedoms of Canadian Sikhs and to defend the community against hatred and discrimination.
Pro khalistan slogans made in the presence of Canada PM Justin Trudeau at Khalsa Day Celebrations in Sunday. pic.twitter.com/I1aaqhA6uY
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Recognizing the security concerns of the Sikh community, Justin Trudeau announced increased security at community centres and places of worship, including gurdwaras. He reiterated the government's commitment to uphold the fundamental right to practice religion freely.
Earlier, the rally commemorating the event was full of banners with slogans against India and in favour of the freedom of Khalistan. Trudeau also shared a video of the event on X and also wished the Sikhs on Khalsa Day.
According to political observers, Prime Minister Trudeau has come out against Indian state terrorism after the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada by Indian intelligence agencies.
