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Canadian MP Chandra Arya has called for Hindu and Sikh communities to unite against Khalistani extremism following recent temple and gurdwara defacements. He warns that well-funded extremist groups are silencing Hindu voices and intimidating Sikh institutions. Arya emphasizes the need for urgent government action, stating that silence is no longer an option. The incidents highlight growing tensions surrounding Khalistani activism in Canada.

Key Points: Canadian MP Chandra Arya Calls for Hindu-Sikh Unity Against Khalistani Extremism

  • Arya highlights rising Khalistani extremism targeting Hindu temples
  • Warns of political backing behind extremist acts
  • Calls for urgent Hindu-Sikh unity against threats
  • Condemns defacement of Sikh gurdwara as intimidation tactic
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Canadian MP Chandra Arya urges Hindus, Sikhs to unite against Khalistani extremism after temple defaced

Canadian MP Chandra Arya urges Hindu and Sikh communities to unite against Khalistani extremism after temple and gurdwara defacements.

"Silence is no longer an option – Chandra Arya"

Ottawa, April 21

Canadian Member of Parliament from Ottawa Nepean, Chandra Arya, on Sunday (local time), urged Hindu and Sikh communities in Canada to "rise with urgency" and demand "decisive" government action against Khalistani extremists following multiple incidents of defacement of religious sites.

Sharing a video of the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce condemning the defacement of Laxmi Narayan Mandir in British Columbia province on social media platform X, Arya said that the graffiti on the walls of the temple is "chilling reminder" of "growing influence" of Khalistani extremism.

"The attacks on Hindu temples that began several years ago continue unabated today -- this latest graffiti on the Hindu temple is yet another chilling reminder of the growing influence of Khalistani extremism. Well-organized, well-funded, and backed by significant political clout, Khalistani elements are brazenly asserting their dominance and successfully silencing Hindu voices across Canada," the Indian-origin Canadian MP wrote in his post on X.

https://x.com/AryaCanada/status/1914019965608595626

Referring to another incident where Khalistani graffiti was found at Khalsa Diwan Society (Ross Street Gurdwara) in Vancouver, Arya noted that extremist groups were also targeting Sikh institutions.

"This Khalistani extremists have targeted Khalsa Diwan Society (Ross Street Gurdwara) in Vancouver with pro-Khalistan graffiti and intimidation tactics. In a statement issued after the desecration, KDS said that a small group of Sikh separatists, advocating for Khalistan, defaced our sacred walls with divisive slogans like 'Khalistan Zindabad'," he wrote.

"It is time for the Hindu-Canadians jointly with vast majority of our Sikh-Canadian brothers and sisters to rise with urgency and demand immediate, decisive action from authorities at all levels of government. Silence is no longer an option," Arya added.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is so disturbing 😔 Places of worship should be sacred spaces for everyone. We need more leaders like MP Arya speaking up against this hatred. Hindus and Sikhs have lived peacefully together for generations - we can't let extremists divide us.
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Rajdeep S.
While I agree with the sentiment, I wish the MP would be more careful with his wording. Calling it "Khalistani extremism" paints all Sikhs with the same brush. It's a small minority causing trouble - most Sikh Canadians are peaceful and law-abiding.
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Jaspreet B.
As a Sikh Canadian, I'm disgusted by these attacks on Hindu temples. Our gurdwara was targeted too! We need unity now more than ever. 🙏 The real Sikh values are about protecting all places of worship, not destroying them.
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Amit P.
The Canadian government needs to take stronger action. If this was happening to mosques or synagogues, there would be immediate consequences. Why are Hindu and Sikh places of worship treated differently?
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Simran K.
My grandparents came to Canada to escape religious conflict. It breaks my heart to see this happening here. We need community dialogues and better education about our shared histories. Hate solves nothing.

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