Premi Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 I'm concerned we have Sikhs and a Sikh organization defending the Indian govt in points 9 and 10! They don't care for the Canada allegations and Jagtar Singh Johal! India Raises Concern With UK After Diplomat Stopped From Entering Gurdwara: 10 Points The 'Sikh Youth UK' claims there is an ongoing ban on Indian officials visiting gurdwaras in their official capacities India NewsNDTV News Desk (with inputs from ANI)Updated: September 30, 2023 1:58 pm IST An Indian diplomat was stopped by pro-Khalistani elements from entering a gurdwara in Britain New Delhi: India has raised with the UK's foreign office and the police an incident in which India's High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami was allegedly prevented from entering a gurdwara in Scotland, according to government sources. Here's your 10-point cheatsheet to this big story "Doraiswami was on Friday stopped by a few radicals from entering a gurdwara in Glasgow. The Indian High Commissioner decided to leave instead of getting into an argument," a government source said, news agency ANI reported. According to the purported video posted on the Instagram channel of 'Sikh Youth UK', a man who is reportedly a pro-Khalistani activist was seen blocking Mr Doraiswami from entering the Glasgow gurdwara located on Albert Drive. In the purported video posted on social media by 'Sikh Youth UK', a protestor is heard saying, "They are hurting Sikhs in Canada and other places, every Sikh should protest against any Indian ambassador like we did here in Glasgow." The video shows two men near the High Commissioner's car in the parking area. One of them is seen attempting to open the car door, which has been locked from the inside. The purported video then shows the High Commissioner's car leaving the gurdwara premises. The video then shows another man speaking to the camera that this is how any Indian ambassador or any Indian government official who visits the gurdwara will be treated. The 'Sikh Youth UK' claims there is an ongoing ban on Indian officials visiting gurdwaras in their official capacities. "We know what games they are playing, what's happening in Canada. The Canadian PM has openly condemned India and expelled Indian diplomats," a man said in the video. The UK incident comes amid a growing strain in India-Canada ties following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of India's involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has outrightly rejected the allegations, calling it "absurd" and "motivated." Canada has yet provided any public evidence to support their claim about an Indian link to the killing of Nijjar. The BJP today condemned the incident. "I strongly condemn this (that Vikram Doraiswami was allegedly stopped from entering a gurdwara in Scotland). Anyone from any religion or community can come here (gurdwara)," BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has also condemned the incident. SGPC general secretary Grewal said that the UK envoy should not have been stopped from entering the gurdwara and that gurdwaras are for every religion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GurjantGnostic Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 6 hours ago, Premi said: I'm concerned we have Sikhs and a Sikh organization defending the Indian govt in points 9 and 10! They don't care for the Canada allegations and Jagtar Singh Johal! India Raises Concern With UK After Diplomat Stopped From Entering Gurdwara: 10 Points The 'Sikh Youth UK' claims there is an ongoing ban on Indian officials visiting gurdwaras in their official capacities India NewsNDTV News Desk (with inputs from ANI)Updated: September 30, 2023 1:58 pm IST An Indian diplomat was stopped by pro-Khalistani elements from entering a gurdwara in Britain New Delhi: India has raised with the UK's foreign office and the police an incident in which India's High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami was allegedly prevented from entering a gurdwara in Scotland, according to government sources. Here's your 10-point cheatsheet to this big story "Doraiswami was on Friday stopped by a few radicals from entering a gurdwara in Glasgow. The Indian High Commissioner decided to leave instead of getting into an argument," a government source said, news agency ANI reported. According to the purported video posted on the Instagram channel of 'Sikh Youth UK', a man who is reportedly a pro-Khalistani activist was seen blocking Mr Doraiswami from entering the Glasgow gurdwara located on Albert Drive. In the purported video posted on social media by 'Sikh Youth UK', a protestor is heard saying, "They are hurting Sikhs in Canada and other places, every Sikh should protest against any Indian ambassador like we did here in Glasgow." The video shows two men near the High Commissioner's car in the parking area. One of them is seen attempting to open the car door, which has been locked from the inside. The purported video then shows the High Commissioner's car leaving the gurdwara premises. The video then shows another man speaking to the camera that this is how any Indian ambassador or any Indian government official who visits the gurdwara will be treated. The 'Sikh Youth UK' claims there is an ongoing ban on Indian officials visiting gurdwaras in their official capacities. "We know what games they are playing, what's happening in Canada. The Canadian PM has openly condemned India and expelled Indian diplomats," a man said in the video. The UK incident comes amid a growing strain in India-Canada ties following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of India's involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has outrightly rejected the allegations, calling it "absurd" and "motivated." Canada has yet provided any public evidence to support their claim about an Indian link to the killing of Nijjar. The BJP today condemned the incident. "I strongly condemn this (that Vikram Doraiswami was allegedly stopped from entering a gurdwara in Scotland). Anyone from any religion or community can come here (gurdwara)," BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has also condemned the incident. SGPC general secretary Grewal said that the UK envoy should not have been stopped from entering the gurdwara and that gurdwaras are for every religion. Where's Jaggi from again? Get fkd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GurjantGnostic Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 Dude wasn't coming as a person. He quits his job he'd be welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chatanga1 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 On 9/30/2023 at 10:20 AM, Premi said: The BJP today condemned the incident. "I strongly condemn this (that Vikram Doraiswami was allegedly stopped from entering a gurdwara in Scotland). Anyone from any religion or community can come here (gurdwara)," BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. Dear oh dear. With pappus like Sirsa what can you do? It is clearly stated that anyone coming in an official capacity is banned. Vikram is welcome to any gurdwara, should he want to come and listen to naam simran, sikh history and ongoing Sikh issues in a personal capacity. I wonder whether those tiranga waving Sikhs will now do another protest lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatanga1 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 On 9/30/2023 at 10:20 AM, Premi said: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has also condemned the incident. SGPC general secretary Grewal said that the UK envoy should not have been stopped from entering the gurdwara and that gurdwaras are for every religion. Damn I stopped reading at number 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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