Tensions between India, Canada have implications on Sikhs: North American Punjabi Association
The Hindu
Diplomatic tensions between India and Canada over Nijjar's killing deepen divisions within Sikh diaspora, impacting identities and relationships.
“The recent diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, particularly surrounding the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, have had profound implications for the Sikh diaspora,” the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) said on Friday (October 18, 2024).
“This incident has intensified existing insecurities and divisions within the community, affecting how Sikh immigrant families navigate their identities, political beliefs, and social interactions,” said Satnam Singh Chahal, NAPA’s Executive Director.
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Nijjar was gunned down in Surrey, British Columbia, in June last year. Mr. Chahal said the Nijjar incident has exacerbated pre-existing divides within the Sikh diaspora.
“Some community members view the Canadian government’s stance as a legitimate defence of human rights, while others see it as an affront to India’s sovereignty,” he said.
“This polarisation can create rifts in families and social circles, leading to heated discussions and estrangement,” he said.
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