New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the G7 Summit in Canada is overshadowed by escalating tensions and concerns regarding the activities of Khalistani extremists operating within Canadian borders.
A Canadian investigative journalist, Mocha Bezirgan, recently highlighted the growing threat against the Indian establishment emanating from Canada, describing a concerning level of extremist activity and a perceived lack of governmental response. This alarming situation unfolds just days before Modi’s arrival for the G7 Summit.
Bezirgan expresses profound alarm over the glorification of violence amongst Khalistan sympathisers. He reports direct threats against Prime Minister Modi, with open celebration of Indira Gandhi’s assassination and explicit threats to harm the Indian Prime Minister.
#WATCH | Vancouver, Canada: On being asked about Khalistani extremism, Canadian Investigative Journalist Mocha Bezirgan, says “…Because of the tensions between Canada and India, it’s a very highly political subject, but I feel like we are disregarding what’s happening… https://t.co/bS12wtgGf6 pic.twitter.com/7vqkneMA1u
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“They are celebrating the assassins of Indira Gandhi and openly saying they will ambush and kill India’s Prime Minister, Modi’s politics at the G7,” Bezirgan told news agency ANI. “They say, ‘We are the descendants of the killers of Indira Gandhi,’ and glorify these acts of violence.”
Bezirgan, known for his reporting on Khalistan-linked activities across North America, was reportedly physically assaulted by Khalistani supporters during a rally in Vancouver. The attack, which Bezirgan described as “thuggery,” involved a group surrounding him, seizing his phone, and attempting to prevent him from recording. He stated he was still “shaking” from the experience, which he directly linked to his journalistic work exposing the Khalistani movement.
“It just happened two hours ago and I’m still shaking,” Bezirgan told news agency ANI over the phone, adding, “they acted like thugs, crowding in on me, grabbing my phone, trying to stop me recording.”
This was not an isolated incident. Bezirgan recounted a previous incident in March 2024, where he reported on Khalistan supporters armed with daggers, swords, and spears, gathering in Edmonton to protest India’s High Commissioner.
Bezirgan points to Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as the primary driving force behind the movement, stating they garner support through local Gurudwaras. He further implicated the World Sikh Organisation, a Canadian-based political organisation with a “troubled history,” alleging it provides political cover due to its connections to current and former Canadian MPs and ministers.
His concerns extend to the seemingly lax response of Canadian politicians, citing instances of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, the NDP, and some Liberal MPs attending a Nagar Kirtan in Surrey, BC, which had significant Khalistani influence. This event featured Santokh Singh Kelha, a convicted Sikh Canadian who conspired to bomb an aeroplane, sharing the stage with these politicians.
Bezirgan concludes by stating his expectation that Canadian political figures should distance themselves from extremists and individuals with violent pasts. The World Sikh Organisation of Canada, meanwhile, has criticised Prime Minister Carney’s decision to invite Prime Minister Modi to the G7 Summit.
