On January 2, a poster of the so-called Khalistan Referendum was shared on the social media platform Twitter that was allegedly hung exterior Plumpton Gurudwara, Victoria, Australia. The poster included images of the killers of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Beant Singh and Satwant Singh. The poster learn, “The Last Battle. Khalistan Referendum. Voting January 29, Melbourne”.
Plumpton Gurdwara glorifies murderers of Indira Gandhi on this poster. How on earth does this additional a charitable objective @ACNC_gov_au? @McghieMp your poster is correct subsequent to that of parts making an attempt to import Khalistani terror into Australia.What is your place?@puneet_sahani pic.twitter.com/OKCjMKxMvF
— Australian Hindu Media (@austhindu) January 2, 2023
Australian Hindu Media shared the poster on Twitter. The tweet learn, “Plumpton Gurdwara glorifies murderers of Indira Gandhi in this poster. How on earth does this further a charitable purpose, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission?” They advised Australian MP Steve McGhie, “Steve McGhie, your poster is next to that of elements trying to import Khalistani terror into Australia. What is your position?”
Notably, India already warned Australia of the rising presence of Khalistani extremists within the nation in December final yr after a Khalistan Referendum Rally was introduced. Following India’s warning, safety companies in Australia began wanting into the matter. However, it seems the Australian authorities has taken no concrete steps towards the so-called Referendum scheduled for January 9 by Khalistani terrorist organisation Sikhs For Justice. reportedly, the rally did not garner a lot assist within the space.
Several social media handles are sharing the voting particulars of the so-called referendum voting scheduled in Melbourne. The posters being shared blame the Hindutva system of India for the “Sikh Genocide” of 1984.
Source: Twitter
Past incidents of Khalistani posters at occasions in Australia and India’s response
Reportedly, In July 2022, Australia Today reported that an Australian Defence Force spokesperson, whereas addressing the media, mentioned that they’d recognized an inside course of concern after Khalistani posters had been seen on the Australian Defence Force marquee on the Griffith Sikh Games. ADF mentioned, “While the attendance of the ADF personnel at this event was well-intentioned, it has identified some internal process issues around attendance at community events and a requirement for further awareness training, both of which are being addressed.”
MEA Spokesperson was additionally requested concerning the matter. India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued a press release on the matter. Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi with out moving into particulars, mentioned, “We specifically got to know that this has happened in Australia, we have raised this matter with the Australian government, and I have no more details to share, but we have taken this up with the Australian government. We had also seen some other reports about the UK, but it was not in the UK, it was somewhere else. But regarding some of the soldiers in Australia, we are talking to the Australian side on the matter.”
Furthermore, a number of clashes between pro-India and pro-Khalistani teams in Australia have been reported every so often. In 2021, following an analogous conflict, a Hindu man from Haryana, recognized as Vishal Jood, was jailed in Australia for beating up Khalistani supporters. Vishal pleaded responsible to a few minor prices of altercations that occurred between September 16, 2020, and February 14, 2021. During the ultimate listening to, Vishal’s lawyer introduced video proof to show that Jood was provoked by a gaggle of Khalistanis that led to the altercation. For the costs he pleaded responsible to, Jood was sentenced to 6 months in Jail ranging from the day of his arrest, April 16, 2021. He was launched on October 15. More particulars concerning the case and his interview with OpIndia may be learn right here.
Plumpton Gurudwara had organised a pro-Khalistani program
Notably, in February 2022, it was reported that 4 Victorian Gurudwaras, together with Plumpton Gurudwara, deliberate and executed an occasion to commemorate pro-Khalistani actor-turned-activist, Deep Sidhu. As per studies, on the night of Friday, February 18, 2022, representatives of the administration committees of Tarneit, Miri Piri Deanside, and Plumpton Gurudwaras, in addition to a number of Khalistani activists, met for a number of hours at Tarneit Gurdwara to finalise plans for the occasion. It was determined at this assembly that the automobile rally taken out in reminiscence of Deep Sidhu would finish at Craigieburn.
