Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Khalistan Referendum Sparks Tensions in Canada
On November 23, 2025, in Ottawa, Canada, a group called Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) organized an event called the Khalistan Referendum.
During this event, people disrespected the Indian flag and shouted slogans like 'Kill Indian leaders.'
Over 53,000 Sikhs from different parts of Canada participated.
The leader of SFJ, Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, spoke to the crowd and called the event a success.
This happened on the same day that the Canadian Prime Minister and the Indian Prime Minister were meeting at the G20 summit.
The SFJ group is banned in India, and this event has made the relationship between India and Canada more tense.
Khalistan supporters desecrated the Indian flag during an unofficial referendum in Ottawa on November 23, 2025.
Anti-India slogans, including 'Kill Indian leaders,' were shouted during the event organized by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
Over 53,000 Sikhs from various Canadian provinces participated in the referendum.
SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu declared the event a triumph for the Khalistan movement.
The event coincided with a meeting between Canadian PM Mark Carney and Indian PM Narendra Modi at the G20 summit, potentially straining diplomatic relations.
- Who
- Khalistan supporters and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)
- What
- Desecration of the Indian flag and anti-India slogans during an unofficial Khalistan Referendum
- When
- 23rd November 2025
- Where
- Ottawa, Canada
- Why
- To promote the Khalistan movement and express anti-India sentiments
- Event Date
- 23rd November 2025
- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Organizer
- Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)
- Participants
- Over 53,000 Sikhs from British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec
- Key Slogans
- Kill Indian leaders and government officials
- SFJ Leader
- Gurpatwant Singh Pannu
- Diplomatic Context
- Meeting between Canadian PM Mark Carney and Indian PM Narendra Modi at G20
- SFJ Status in India
- Banned under UAPA
