Sikh community to hold Khalistan referendum in Washington DC on August 17
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A large turnout of Sikhs residing in the US is expected at the event
WASHINGTON DC (Dunya News) – The Sikh community in the United States is set to hold a Khalistan Referendum in Washington DC on August 17, aiming to peacefully express their democratic rights and political aspirations.
A large turnout of Sikhs residing in the US is expected at the event, which organizers say will highlight the community’s call for democratic recognition and self-determination.
US authorities have permitted the referendum, defending the Sikh community’s right to democratic expression.
In a significant development, US President Donald Trump has written a letter to Khalistan movement leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, assuring security for the referendum.
The Khalistan Referendum movement began in 2021 and has since been successfully conducted in eight countries. Despite opposition and propaganda from Indian authorities, the movement has adhered to international laws and has remained peaceful.
Recent global developments have increased scrutiny of Indian intelligence networks. Canada, the United States, and Australia have exposed operations targeting Sikh activists and have taken steps to ensure their safety.
A US court has deported Indian agent Nikhil Gupta and a RAW officer over an alleged plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
The Khalistan movement represents a non-violent political campaign supported by an estimated 30 million Sikhs worldwide. So far, no United Nations member state has declared the Khalistan referendums illegal.
The Sikh community maintains that their efforts are rooted in peaceful, lawful advocacy under international legal frameworks.
