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India and Australia Can't Go the Canada Way Over Pro-Khalistan Activities

 In recent years, the issue of pro-Khalistan activities has garnered international attention, particularly in countries with a significant Sikh diaspora like Canada, India, and Australia. While Canada has faced challenges in managing and addressing these activities within its borders, it is essential for India and Australia to adopt a different approach to ensure that such issues do not escalate to the same extent. This article explores the reasons behind Canada's struggles and suggests a more proactive approach for India and Australia to handle pro-Khalistan activities. Canada has long been home to a large Sikh community , and pro-Khalistan sentiments have found a foothold within this diaspora. However, the Canadian government's approach to handling these sentiments has often been perceived as lenient. The reasons for this leniency include domestic politics, human rights concerns, and Canada's commitment to multiculturalism and freedom of expression. Domestic politics: In ...

India: Importance of the Reopening of Kartarpur Corridor After 1.5 years

The reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor on 18 November 2021 after 1.5 years, on the eve of the 552-birth commemoration (19 November 2021) of the founder of the Sikh religion Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, is of significant importance for several reasons. However, just months after the opening of the Corridor, it had to be shut due to the Covid-19 pandemic flare-up in the region and the world. The travel of pilgrims to Pakistan through the passage was suspended since March 2020, and the neighbouring nation restricted all travel from India due to the surge in covid cases in April 2021.  Pakistan on 9 November requested India to reopen the Kartarpur Corridor from their side and permit Sikh pilgrims to visit the holy shrine for celebrating Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday. After the reopening announcement, Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted: This decision shows the immense respect of Modi govt towards our Sikh community and Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.  Kartarpur corridor reopens for pi...