The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) has issued a strong condemnation following disturbing scenes at the Malton and Etobicoke Nagar Kirtan held in Toronto, where Khalistani extremists allegedly called for the expulsion of 800,000 Hindus from Canada.
A video widely circulated on social media shows a large truck parading with a jail replica featuring effigies of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar — a display perceived by many as provocative and inflammatory.
In an official statement, the HCF denounced the incident, stating, “Such statements foster division and spread hate against Hindu Canadians. The silence of many political leaders in response to such hateful remarks must be recognised as implicit consent. It is the duty of all Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament, across party lines, to take a stand against this divisiveness and reaffirm Canada’s commitment to religious harmony and inclusivity.”
The HCF further emphasized that the Nagar Kirtan, a significant Sikh religious procession meant to unite people of all faiths in accordance with Sikh Gurus’ teachings, should never be exploited for political provocation or exclusionary rhetoric. “A civilised society cannot tolerate hate-mongering and attempts to fracture our diverse communities. We urge Canadians to hold politicians accountable—asking them what legacy they wish to leave for future generations,” the foundation added.
The Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) also expressed serious concern over the incident. “There are 800,000 Hindus and over 1.86 million Indo-Canadians in Canada. The call at today’s Nagar Kirtans in Malton and Etobicoke clearly targeted Hindus. History teaches us that calls for mass expulsion lead to unthinkable acts. This dangerous rhetoric must be denounced by all leaders,” the CHCC said in a statement.
This incident is the latest in a series of troubling developments linked to rising Khalistani extremism in Canada, particularly targeting Hindu communities. Just last month, the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Surrey was defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti—the third such act at the site.
Former Canadian MP Chandra Arya reacted strongly, stating on social media platform X: “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.” He described the movement as “well-organised, well-funded, and backed by significant political clout,” warning that it is effectively silencing Hindu voices in Canada.
Arya also pointed to recent defacement of the Khalsa Diwan Society’s Ross Street Gurdwara in Vancouver, highlighting that the extremist rhetoric is not only harming Hindu Canadians but also undermining the broader Sikh community. The Gurdwara management condemned the vandalism, attributing it to extremist forces intent on sowing fear and division.
Arya concluded with a call to action: “It is time for Hindu Canadians, jointly with the 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.”
As incidents of religiously motivated hate escalate, community leaders and organizations are urging for firm, united responses that preserve Canada’s core values of diversity, respect, and inclusion.
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