Surrey

06 Aug

‘Republic of Khalistan’ Embassy Set Up in Canada Amid Rising Tensions Over Extremism

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma) — In a provocative move likely to escalate diplomatic tensions, a self-styled ‘Embassy of the Republic of Khalistan’ has been set up on the premises of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia the same site once led by slain Khalistan supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar.The act, orchestrated by the banned separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), comes just as India and Canada are attempting to revive diplomatic ties following the fallout from Nijjar’s assassination in 2023. The symbolic embassy prominently displays support for Nijjar and aligns with the group’s plans for a fresh Khalistan referendum…

23 Jul

Surrey Declares July 23 as ‘Guru Nanak Jahaz Remembrance Day’ to Honour Komagata Maru Passengers

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Surrey, British Columbia (Richa Walia): In a significant gesture of remembrance and reflection, the Surrey City Council has officially declared July 23 as ‘Guru Nanak Jahaz Remembrance Day’, commemorating the 352 Indian passengers aboard the Japanese steamship Komagata Maru who were denied entry into Canada in 1914. The declaration pays tribute to the passengers’ courage and resilience in the face of discriminatory immigration laws of the era. The ship, originally named Komagata Maru, was rechristened Guru Nanak Jahaz by its organizer Baba Gurdit Singh before departing on its historic journey. The renaming gave the voyage profound spiritual, cultural, and political…