NEW DELHI: The Delhi Hindu Sikh Global Forum today protested in front of the Canadian Embassy against the recent violence at a temple in Canada and submitted a memorandum to the Indian Ambassador to Canada, demanding an immediate investigation and swift action against the criminals involved in the incident.
The protest was addressed by Prof Harjinder Kaur, Retd. Brigadier P.S. Gothra, Sardar Tajinder Singh Marwah, Sardar Jitender Singh Santi, Sardar Charanjit Lovely, Prof. Pavandeep Singh Khalsa, and Retd. IPS Gurudev Singh, among others. More than 1,200 members of the Sikh community participated in the protest, including over 300 women.
In the memorandum submitted to the Ambassador, the protesters condemned the violence that took place near a temple in Brampton, Canada, on November 4, 2024, which has caused significant distress and fear among Hindu and Sikh communities worldwide. Inspired by Guru Tegh Bahadur, who sacrificed his life in 1675 while defending the right to wear the “Janjoo,” and who is revered as “Tilak Janjoo ka Rakha,” they recognized the emphasis on unity and coexistence in their history. Sikh Gurus, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and others promoted harmony by establishing temples and gurdwaras for their devotees and the public.
The memorandum further expressed concern over separatists causing division in Canada for covert purposes, claiming alleged support, and condemned the role of such elements. They urged the Canadian government to take immediate action to address these concerns and ensure the safety of minority communities.
The Sikh community clearly stated that it has always contributed to the construction of temples, and the current accusations aimed at dividing Hindus and Sikhs will never be tolerated by the Sikh community. They requested the Canadian Ambassador to provide security for minority communities and enhance security measures for Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras, and communities.
