During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Canada for the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17, pro-Khalistani groups are planning a series of protests. Leading the charge is Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a banned outfit advocating for Khalistan. The group has released a video vowing to disrupt Modi’s political presence throughout his visit.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, SFJ’s general counsel, accused Modi of spreading transnational terrorism from Pakistan to Canada. In a video message, he thanked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for providing pro-Khalistan Sikhs with an opportunity to challenge Modi’s politics in front of G7 leaders.
Allegations Surrounding Nijjar’s Killing and Alleged Plots
SFJ claims the protests aim to pressure G7 nations into holding Modi accountable for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani separatist who was shot dead last June. Pannun further alleged that India has orchestrated assassination plots against Khalistan referendum organizers abroad, calling them “murder-for-hire” schemes.
Additionally, Pannun criticized India’s anti-terror Operation Sindoor, labeling it a terror attack against Pakistan’s religious sites. The operation was reportedly carried out in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed the lives of 26 Hindu civilians.
Sikh Federation Canada’s Opposition
The Sikh Federation Canada has also voiced strong opposition to Modi’s G7 invitation, urging Ottawa to withdraw it unless India cooperates with Canadian investigations into Nijjar’s murder and other alleged transnational conspiracies. The group has called for targeted sanctions against senior Indian officials, including Home Minister Amit Shah, and demanded that Canada publicly hold India accountable for alleged interference and violence.
Plans to Honor Indira Gandhi’s Assassins
Investigative journalist Mocha Bezirgan has reported that Khalistani groups are not only planning to challenge Modi’s presence at the G7 summit but also to pay tribute to individuals they consider martyrs. Among them are Beant Singh and Satwant Singh, the assassins of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The groups also plan to honor Bibi Satnam Kaur and Bibi Waheguru Kaur, who were reportedly used as suicide bombers against Indian Army tanks.
No Official Response from Canada
As of now, the newly elected Canadian government has not issued any official statement regarding the planned protests or demands to revoke Modi’s invitation. Diplomatic tensions between India and Canada remain high, particularly after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Indian agents of involvement in Nijjar’s murder—an allegation India has repeatedly dismissed as baseless.
