Arya’s post also highlighted the influence Khalistani supporters wield over certain Canadian Gurudwaras, quoting Sikh community leader and former British Columbia Premier Ujjal Dosanjh. According to Arya, Dosanjh noted that a “silent majority of Sikhs do not want to have anything to do with Khalistan and that they just don’t speak out because they’re afraid of violence and violent repercussions.” Dosanjh also mentioned that many Gurudwaras in Canada are controlled by Khalistani supporters.Acknowledging this climate of fear, Arya encouraged both Hindu and Sikh Canadians to combat the misrepresentation of the Sikh community: “While I understand that fear may prevent the silent majority of Sikhs from speaking out in Gurudwaras, they still hold power over which politicians get elected. Due to the deliberate actions of some politicians and the influence of Khalistanis, Canadians now mistakenly equate Khalistanis with Sikhs. Hindus and Sikhs alike must educate Canadians that we stand united in our fight against Khalistani extremists and their political backers.”Arya urged Hindu and Sikh Canadians to take two actions in response: “First, let politicians know that Hindus and the vast majority of Sikh-Canadians stand united on one side, while Khalistanis are on the other. Second, and importantly, I call on all Hindus and Sikhs in Canada to urge community leaders not to provide a platform at any of our events or temples to politicians unless they publicly recognize and expressly condemn Khalistani extremism.”Amid concerns over security for Indian diplomats facing threats from Khalistani supporters, the Indian Consulate General in Toronto has reportedly canceled certain services due to inadequate protection from the Canadian government.
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