Khalistani Amritpal Singh has made a series of controversial remarks, accusing Muslims of using women as commodities in a broader conspiracy to weaken and eliminate minority communities. In his statement, which has gained traction on social media, Amritpal expressed concerns over the increasing Muslim population, claiming that once they reach 60 per cent of the population, minorities can no longer survive.
Amritpal’s comments, made under his alias “WPD,” took aim at practices he alleges are used by Muslim men, particularly in South Asia, to lure women into religious conversions through strategies like “Love Jihad” and grooming. His remarks have sparked outrage and debate, adding fuel to ongoing communal tensions.
Amritpal’s statement reflects a recurring fear among certain radical groups that the rising Muslim population poses a threat to other religious minorities. According to him, when Muslims form around 60 per cent of a population, minorities struggle to maintain their presence or identity. He referenced historical and contemporary cases where, according to his view, Muslim-majority regions have marginalised or eradicated other religious communities.
“Once the Muslim population reaches 60 per cent, minorities can no longer survive,” Amritpal claimed in his statement. He further alleged that this population shift is often followed by targeted actions against minority groups to reduce their influence and ultimately suppress their rights.
Amritpal’s harshest criticism was directed at the treatment of women, whom he claimed are used as “commodities” by Muslim men in a systematic effort to destabilise minority communities. He asserted that while Arabs buy women outright due to their wealth, Muslim men in South Asia, particularly in India, resort to more covert strategies due to their financial limitations.
“In the West, Muslims can’t openly buy women like they do in Arab countries, and in the subcontinent, they aren’t financially capable of it,” he alleged. “So instead, they use tactics like grooming, manipulation, and ‘Love Jihad’ to convert and exploit women.”
Amritpal claimed that these tactics are especially prevalent in countries like India and Pakistan, where interfaith marriages and conversions are increasingly seen as contentious issues. “Love Jihad,” a term coined by radical Hindu and Sikh groups, refers to an alleged campaign by Muslim men to seduce non-Muslim women into converting to Islam under the guise of love or marriage.
Amritpal’s remarks reflect broader concerns among sections of the Sikh community, particularly in regions like Kashmir, where Sikh women have reportedly converted to Islam. He pointed to the recent conversion of a Sikh woman in Kashmir as a prime example of the alleged manipulation taking place.
“There are thousands of videos on YouTube where converted women are celebrated as proof that Islam is the best path,” Amritpal claimed. “If it’s truly about religious love, why use these women as propaganda poster girls?”
Amritpal urged Sikh women to be cautious about being drawn into such scenarios, warning that men who manipulate them into conversion may not stand by them in the long run. He described this pattern as a trap and advised women to be more mindful of the consequences of such decisions.
“If the man you love can’t stand by you publicly, he won’t stand by you in life,” he cautioned. “Women’s lives are harder, and mistakes like these often cannot be corrected.”
The term “Love Jihad” itself is heavily debated in India and other South Asian countries. While some religious groups claim it’s a legitimate concern, others, including many human rights organisations, argue that the term is a propaganda tool designed to create paranoia about interfaith marriages and conversions.
In Kashmir, where Sikh women have converted to Islam, local media has often portrayed these conversions as voluntary and based on personal belief. However, Amritpal and other critics insist that these cases follow a similar “modus operandi” — women are approached, groomed, and then persuaded or pressured into converting.
“For micro-minorities like Sikhs in Kashmir, even one or two conversions annually can lead to the erosion of our existence in the region,” Amritpal lamented. He called for greater protection of Sikh women and the need to address these patterns before they further destabilise the community.
