Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun asserted that Rahul Gandhi’s comments regarding the “existential threat to Sikhs in India” are not only bold and groundbreaking but also firmly rooted in the historical realities of the challenges Sikhs have faced under successive Indian governments since 1947.
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has argued that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s recent comments about the treatment of Sikhs in India lend support to the Khalistan independence movement. Pannun, who is designated as a terrorist by India, praised Gandhi’s remarks as “bold and pioneering,” asserting they reflect the ongoing challenges faced by Sikhs under various Indian governments since 1947.
During an event in Herndon, Virginia, Gandhi remarked on the fundamental struggle over whether Sikhs will be permitted to wear traditional symbols such as turbans and kada (bracelets) and to visit Gurudwaras. He suggested that these issues represent a broader fight for religious freedoms affecting all faiths.
In response, Pannun took to social media to commend Gandhi’s statements, claiming they underscore the historical struggles of Sikhs and validate the demand for a separate Sikh state, Khalistan. He argued that Gandhi’s comments align with the stance of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), an organization advocating for Punjab’s independence.
The remarks have stirred significant controversy in India, with top BJP leaders condemning Gandhi’s comments. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri described the remarks as “sinister,” emphasizing that the Narendra Modi-led government has made efforts to address Sikh community concerns. He also recalled the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, accusing Gandhi’s family of failing to protect the Sikh community during that period of violence.
BJP spokesperson RP Singh announced plans to file a legal complaint against Gandhi if such statements are made in India. Additionally, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Gandhi for discussing internal issues abroad, questioning the need to highlight such matters on foreign soil and suggesting it reflects poorly on India.
